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Somali leader vows to defeat al-Shabab extremists in 2 years

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ADDIS ABABA -- Somalia's president says his country has a comprehensive plan to defeat the extremist group al-Shabab within two years.

 

Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed spoke Wednesday during his first visit to neighboring Ethiopia since taking office in February. The Somalia-based al-Shabab has stepped up attacks since his election and vowed revenge for Somalia's new military offensive against the group.

 

Mohammed says his government's plan to defeat al-Shabab includes support from regional countries. He calls the extremist group "a disease" that isn't interested in humanity.

 

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