Somalia

UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab Terror Group

UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab Terror Group

The UN Security Council has voted to renew sanctions against the al-Shabaab terror group in Somalia, extending them until February 28, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The resolution, proposed by the UK, received unanimous support from all 15 members of…
More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR

More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR

In Somalia, over 427,000 individuals have been internally displaced in the first ten months of 2024, Xinhua reported citing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network reported a significant increase in displacement, particularly in October, with…
95 al-Shabaab Terrorists Killed, 7 Villages Liberated in Military Operations in Somalia

95 al-Shabaab Terrorists Killed, 7 Villages Liberated in Military Operations in Somalia

The Somali Defense Ministry announced on Monday that the Somali National Army (SNA), with support from local and international partners, killed over 95 al-Shabaab militants during recent military operations, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The SNA focused its efforts in Middle…
Somali army claims 59 Al-Shabaab militants killed in recent operations

Somali army claims 59 Al-Shabaab militants killed in recent operations

In a significant military operation, the Somali National Army (SNA) has reported the elimination of 59 militants from the militant group Al-Shabaab, news reports said. The operations were conducted in the Galgadud and Middle Shabelle regions, specifically near the localities…
Over 342,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict and Climate Change

Over 342,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict and Climate Change

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that over 342,000 people have been internally displaced in Somalia in the first eight months of 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, and climate change, Xinhua reported yesterday. In August alone, approximately 23,000…
Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans

Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans

The Global Nonviolence Organization, known as Freemuslim, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting unarmed civilians in Mogadishu, Somalia. The organization emphasized the urgent need for Somali authorities to reassess their security strategies to ensure the protection of innocents…
Somali: Al-Shabab Attack in Mogadishu Claims 32 Lives

Somali: Al-Shabab Attack in Mogadishu Claims 32 Lives

A brutal attack by Al-Shabab in Mogadishu’s Lido beach area resulted in the deaths of 32 civilians and left around 63 others injured, Arab News reported today. The assault, which occurred late Friday, began with a suicide bombing followed by…
ISIS Resurging as Growing Threat in Somalia, US Warns

ISIS Resurging as Growing Threat in Somalia, US Warns

The United States is sharpening its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia as concerns grow over the resurgence of the ISIS terror group in the Horn of Africa region, VOA reported yesterday. U.S. officials warn that IS’s regional affiliate, known as IS-Somalia,…
Somali Government Forces Kill Nearly 50 Al-Shabab Militants, Sustain 5 Deaths

Somali Government Forces Kill Nearly 50 Al-Shabab Militants, Sustain 5 Deaths

In a clash with Islamist militant group Al-Shabab, Somali government forces reported killing 47 fighters on Saturday, about 350 kilometers north of the capital Mogadishu. However, the government also lost 5 of its own soldiers in the battle, Arab News…
Somali forces kill 70 al-Shabaab terrorists, injure 30 in military operation

Somali forces kill 70 al-Shabaab terrorists, injure 30 in military operation

At least 70 al-Shabaab terrorists were eliminated and 30 others wounded in a military operation in Somalia’s northern Mudug region, Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday. The operation happened in the vicinity of Tabar-mooge, about 28 kilometers (17 miles) north of…
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