THE DERVISHERS.
SUCCESSFUL 'jWGLO-INDIAX OPERATIONS. Received 0, 10 30 p.m. , Ldndon, February 0. The Press Bureau, reports further successful operations against tjie Somaliland Dervishes. After tlie operations in November the Dervishes returned to Shimberbems, repaired their forts, and aided friendly tribes. A combined Indian contingent and camel constabulary ' attacked Dervishes on February 3rd and 4th, and after a desperate resistance captured the forts and eaves. Thirty-two.. Dervishes, including two headmen, wero killed. All the, forts and caves were destroyed, and the Dervishes evacuated the district. The Anglo-Indian casualties were three killed and ole.vc n wounded.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 10 February 1915, Page 5
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95THE DERVISHERS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 10 February 1915, Page 5
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