Militia vows 'major attack' unless troops leave Somalia

A top official of Somalia’s Islamic militia has vowed to launch a “major attack” unless troops from neighbouring Ethiopia leave his country within seven days.

A top official of Somalia’s Islamic militia has vowed to launch a “major attack” unless troops from neighbouring Ethiopia leave his country within seven days.

The announcement comes amid mounting tensions between the militia and Somalia’s official government, which has struggled to assert control and has the support of neighbouring Ethiopia.

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