Somali authorities have detained members of an elite US-trained commando unit for stealing food rations, two officials said Friday, as the Mogadishu government announced it would now assume the responsibility for provisions. The United States has been a ...

Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.

The Danab unit has been a key pillar of U.S.-backed efforts to combat the Al Qaeda-linked militant group Al Shabaab.

Somalia’s government has initiated measures against members of its elite commando unit, Danab, following allegations of stealing rations provided by the United States. The Danab force, vital in the fight against the al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab,