Officials of the Somali government have accused local merchants of supporting Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab militants.
Elbuur district commissioner, Noor Hassan Guutaale says that Al Shabaab militants had been given funds by local merchants in the town.
Elbuur, a former Al Shabaab stronghold which was captured by Somalia army, along with African Union peacekeeping forces after battling insurgents.
http://www.mareeg.com/somalia-elbuur-traders-charged-over-al-shabaab-links/
