Shabelle
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The worst hit town is Beledweyne, where the Shabelle River burst its banks.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023
Somalia’s government in November declared a state of humanitarian emergency due to the drought, with the worst affected parts including the south-central areas of Lower Jubba, Geddo and Lower Shabelle regions.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022
Residents said the attacks at the army bases occurred in Bariirre and Awdhegleh villages of Lower Shabelle region, 46 miles south of Mogadishu.
From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2021
If the clan is not placated, it could rob the government of a powerful ally in the important Shabelle region, site of some of Somalia's most fertile farmland.
From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2017
A source based in Mogadishu told Reuters Friday’s operation had been against an al-Shabaab commander near the Shabelle river.
From The Guardian • May 6, 2017
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