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Navigate the complex landscape of Somalia security & conflicts with The Somali Digest's Somalia Security and Conflict News section. Our expert coverage brings you the latest updates, analyses, and reports on security challenges, conflict dynamics, and peace efforts in Somalia. Stay informed and understand the nuances of Somalia's security and conflict issues with our dedicated news coverage.

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UCID chairman Waraabe incites tribal tensions and calls for conflict

October 31, 2023

Faysal Ali Waraabe, the Justice and Development Party (UCID) chairman and a presidential candidate for the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland,...

Features

Discussions about the Hiran State are postponed, says Ali Jeyte

by Dalmar

October 31, 2023

Ali Jeyte, the former governor of the Hiran region and the self-declared President of the unrecognised Hiran State, whom the...

Features

Somali President appointed Ali Jeyte to coordinate Ma’awisley

by Jama

October 30, 2023

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed Ali Jeyte Osman to lead the coordination of local fighters against al-Shabaab. While currently...

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President Deni passed army command baton to General Hashi

by Dalmar

October 30, 2023

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, attended a ceremony where he passed the baton of the Puntland derwish army...

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SSC-Khaatumo released six POWs from the Awdal region

by Dalmar

October 28, 2023

SSC-Khaatumo released six prisoners of war (POWs) from the Awdal region on humanitarian grounds. Ugas Abdirashid Ugas Roble, the Chief...

ANALYSES

ANALYSIS: Lifting arms embargo – implications for clan militias

by Phillip

October 26, 2023

The Somali Digest presents an analysis of the implications that a potential lifting of the arms embargo would have for...

ANALYSES

Somali Arms Embargo to be Lifted

by Kheyr

October 25, 2023

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is reportedly considering a significant policy shift concerning Somalia. Multiple highly...

Features

Security forces clash in Mogadishu leaves NISA agents dead

by Jama

October 25, 2023

Security forces clash in Mogadishu leaves four National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) agents dead. The confrontation involving government forces...