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Somalia: Clerics in Somalia Vow to Counter Al-Shabaab
VOA, 27 January 2023
More than 300 Muslim clerics meeting in Somalia's capital this week have declared their support for the government's war against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab. Read more »
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Somalia: Somalia Holds Conference On Ideological War Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle, 23 January 2023
A conference that brings together Somali clerics from overseas and the regions of the country started on Monday in Mogadishu. Read more »
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Somalia: U.S. Military Reports That a Strike in Somalia Kills 2 Militants
VOA, 24 January 2023
The United States has reported conducting a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on January 23, killing two militants. Read more »
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Somalia: Blast, Gunfire Near Mayoral Office Kills Several
DW, 22 January 2023
An explosion near a government building in Mogadishu was followed by a shootout between security forces and gunmen that left at least five civilians dead. The al-Shabab terror… Read more »
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Somalia: Senior Jubaland Army Commander Hurt in Al-Shabaab Attack
Shabelle, 23 January 2023
Heavy fighting between the Jubbaland state forces and Al-Shabaab occurred in the Sijngaleyr area near the southern port city of Kismayo. Read more »
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Somalia: Somali Troops Overpower Militants to End Siege in Mogadishu
Shabelle, 22 January 2023
Somali security forces take back the control of Mogadishu mayor's office in the capital on Sunday after ending a siege by al Shabaab militants. Read more »
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Somalia: Somali President Sends Condolences After Senior Commander Killed in Attack
Shabelle, 20 January 2023
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sent his heartfelt condolences to the country's armed forces for the loss of commanders killed in the Galcad attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »
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Somalia: Military Claims 47 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Operation
Shabelle, 24 January 2023
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The commander of the SNA's infantry General Mohamed Tahliil Bihi, has announced that they carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in areas under Harardhere… Read more »
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Somalia: Fresh Airstrike Kills 40 Al-Shabaab Members in Central Somalia - Official
Shabelle, 23 January 2023
The military officials in central Somalia reported an airstrike against Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region amid ground operations by SNA and locals. Read more »
Somali Govt, Clerics Discuss 'Ideological' War Against Al-Shabaab
A conference bringing together Somali clerics from overseas and across the country has started in Mogadishu. The conference will run for three days under tight security as high-profile officials are in attendance.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his government is fighting Al-Shabaab - militarily, financially, and ideologically. He added that his government wants to be the end of the group.
Meanwhile, Somali security forces took back control of Mogadishu mayor's office in the capital after ending a siege by Al-Shabaab militants.
The ministry of information said the operation was successfully concluded after the security forces killed the six attackers who held up the facility for at least six hours.
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Somalia's military has said it liberated the last town held by Al-Shabaab militants in the Middle Shabelle region, killing more than 150 fighters, including five foreigners. ... Read more »
