Somalia Security News
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Qoryoley Clan Clashes Expose Fragility of Somalia’s Security Forces
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Fighting erupted today in the town of Qoryoley, located in the Lower Shabelle region of Southwest State,...
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President Hassan Sheikh Rallies Troops Against Al-Shabab
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today visited three Somali National Army (SNA) bases—TurkSom, General Dhegabadan, and General Daud—to...
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MV Abdullah Released: Piracy Resurgent in Somalia
Garowe, PUNTLAND - In a disturbing development that underscores the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia, pirates based...
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HirShabelle Presidential Guard’s Internal Clashes
Jowhar, SOMALIA - Last night, HirShabelle Presidential Guard forces engaged in infighting, resulting in the death of one of their...
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Sanbalolshe’s Third Tenure: Clan Politics and Security in Somalia
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh today oversaw the handover of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director General...
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Balcad: Al-Shabab Attack Exposes Government Fragility
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a daring morning raid, Al-Shabab militants launched a multi-pronged attack on three checkpoints and a government...
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SNA and Macawisley Recapture Darul Nim’a, Reflecting Conflict’s Volatility
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The Somali National Army (SNA) and their local Macawisley allies have returned to the strategic Darul Nim'a...
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Hassan Sheikh Visits Districts Besieged by Al-Shabab
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh's visit today to the besieged districts of Harardhere and El Dher in eastern Galmudug,...
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Puntland Withdraws Recognition of Federal Government of Somalia
Garowe, PUNTLAND - In a historic and decisive move, the state of Puntland has announced its withdrawal of recognition of...
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Gorgor Forces in Crisis: Desertions and Leadership Failures
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Based on interviews with current and former Gorgor soldiers, officers, and members of the local Macawisley militia,...
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Somalia Joins a Red Sea Coalition It Cannot Help Defend
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – Somalia put its name to a Saudi-engineered maritime alliance in Riyadh on Thursday. It joined thirteen other...
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