BBC: Kenya troops 'pull out of Somali el-Ade and Badhadhe bases'
Kenyan forces have pulled out from two military bases in Somalia, including one attacked by militant Islamist group al-Shabab, residents have told the BBC.
Al-Shabab fighters have seized the southern town of Badhadhe after the troops retreated, a local MP said.
Soldiers also left el-Ade, where al-Shabab said it had killed about 100 Kenyan soldiers 11 days ago.
A Kenyan army spokesman said troops were involved in a "normal operational manoeuvre" and not a withdrawal.
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WNU Editor: This withdrawal is raising concerns, and not surprising the Kenyans are now trying to reassure everyone that they will remain .... Kenya to Keep Troops in Somalia Backing African Union Force (Bloomberg). Unfortunately .... the bottom line is that they are leaving, at least from these two key bases.
More News On Kenya Abandoning Two Key Bases In Somalia
Kenyan Troops Pull Out of Somali Towns After Deadly Attack -- NYT/AP
Kenyan troops abandon Somali camp to al Shabaab militants -- Reuters
Kenyan troops withdraw from two bases in southern Somalia -- UPI
Kenyan troops withdraw from El- Ade base in Somalia after attack -- Africa News