For the Americans, it is part of a counterterrorism strategy to deny a haven to Al Qaeda, which has found sanctuary for years in Somalia's chaos and has helped turn this country into a magnet for jihadists from around the world.
Arintan Maraykanka waxay qayb ahaan uga tahay istiraatiijiyadda la dagaalanka argagixisada, si loogu diido Al-Qaacidda meel ay magangasho; iyadoo ka heshay xasilooni darada Soomaaliya gabaad muddo sanado ah, kuna dhiirigalisay in dalkani isku bedelo birqabato soo jiidata Jihaadiyiinta Dunida.