2 more people were killed in Lamu on Sunday night by suspected AlShabaab militants. By attacking in an election year that coincides with political violence, Alshabaab is showing a high level of planning, bcoz as expected, the govt is blaming politicians for the violence
Somalia: The national army and forces in the Galmudug region repelled an attack by the militant group al-Shabaab on Sunday, killing at least 21 of its operatives, officials said. Several soldiers also killed in crossfire
1 سنة منذAl- Shabaab militants have killed the commander of the 13th Battalion of the Somali Army Lieutenant Colonel Ali Mohamed Socaadle and three other soldiers after launching attack in Adakibir town in Galgadud region in Galmudug State on Sunday
Four police officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Lamu
1 سنة منذKenya's internal security minister Dr. Fred Matiang'i has imposed 30 days dusk to dawn curfew in some parts of Lamu county after successive militant attacks left 7 people dead and displaced dozens of others. Multi- agency security operation underway in the besieged areas
1 سنة منذAnother Lamu Attack: Security agents in Lamu county in pursuit of suspects behind the gruesome killings in the last two days, yet there has been another attack which has left one person dead with several houses burnt in Hindi area
Shabaab kills six civilians near Kenya's Mpeketoni in its coastal Lamu County near Somalia. Comes two days after an IED on a civilian in Lamu
1 سنة منذAlShabaab fighters claim to have killed 15 Ethiopia n soldiers following massive roadside bomb blast that hit and destroyed an Ural military truck at Jawiil village in Somalia's Hiiraan region, near Ethiopia border
AlShabaab fighters attack Bal'ad town, 30km north of Mogadishu, overran Somalia govt forces guarding the town's entrance & killed 7 people incl 5 soldiers. Militants stayed briefly in the town after attack but then left, Police, residents tell Reuters
1 سنة منذHeavily armed AlShabaab fighters have been reported to briefly seize the control of Bal'ad town about 30Km North of Mogadishu this morning, Locals were surprised to see militants in the city after clashes with SNA troops. Officials said Bal'ad is now on govt hands
Somali forces repel Al Shabab militants after seizing Bal'ad this morning, a town 30 km from Mogadishu Three Al Shabab fighters were killed and two soldiers on this attack. The attack comes at a time of turmoil over the conduct of elections in Somalia
1 سنة منذReports of overnight Al-Shabaab attack in Tabta village, Lower Juba region. Early reports say as many as five people may have been killed including soldiers and minors. The attack was reportedly carried out by about 15 militants targeting 3 separate houses
1 سنة منذUNSC extends AMISOM stay in Somalia for three months
PM @MohamedHRoble arrives in Baidoa, Southwest, following the dismissal of 7 members of the electoral disputes resolution committee. The federal election committee annulled election results of two seats in Southwest as reports of alleged "rigged" election process gather momentum
1 سنة منذReports of a roadside explosion in Horseed neighbourhood of Jowhar town a short while ago. The explosion reportedly targeted a pickup truck belonging to Lower Shabelle Governor Ahmed Meyre Majaraan who was not in the vehicle at the time. No casualties reported as of now
1 سنة منذSources reported the killing of 3 retired military personnel in the vicinity of Hiilweyne military facility by Al-Shabaab attackers, Friday. Reports say the victims were living in the facility for a long time. A unit from the 3rd division were reportedly moved from base on Wed
A heavy artillery bombardment has been reported area of Awdheegle town in Somalia's L/Shabelle region this morning. Locals said it looks like that AlShabaab fighters are shelling mortars to the SNA bases in the town
1 سنة منذSomali Govt troops conducting an operation in Raysqodey, east of Garbaharey town after locals reported unusual movement of Al-Shabaab fighters. Other areas of interest near Garbaharey include Tuulo Barwaaqo and Kabis villages where militant activities were reported in the past
1 سنة منذAl-Shabab seizes control of El-dhere, a key village 30Km away from Dhusamareb, Galmudug capital in central Somalia, 2nd territory gained by the group in a week. The militants reportedly set fire to the police station, administrative offices & raised its flag at a camp for SNA
Hearing reports Al-Shabaab fighters have left the town as Govt troops mobilise in Guriel to head to the area. Before leaving, the militants reportedly destroyed the town's police station by detonating explosives
1 سنة منذPhotos posted online by the local residents show AlShabaab fighters inside Mataban district in Hiiraan region, central Somalia, after militants sized the town this morning
AlShabaab fighters take control of the strategic district of Mataban in central Somalia. Residents reporting to have seen heavily armed AS militants inside the town and nearby villages. No comment from Somali govt so far
A return to Somalia is not the solution for refugees in Dadaab, Kenya - MSF
"The terrorist threat to the US homeland from externally directed attacks is at its lowest since 9/11" per @DeptofDefense's Harris "But we still face a number of militants groups committed to targeting US interests & personnel abroad"
Syria drone strike on 12/3 "A senior leader with Hurras al-Din.was the person targeted and killed" near Idlib, Syria, per @PentagonPresSec @CENTCOM has launched a civilian casualty assessment report, he adds
1 سنة منذFive people were killed on Sunday, seven others injured in an explosion at a teashop in Awdiinle, a small town 30km west of Baidoa, Southwest State - reports
1 سنة منذSomali Army's commandos Danab destroyed Alshabab hideouts and killed several militants in a planned security operation near Leego village in Lower Shabelle region, on Saturday
Al-Shabaab militants attacked a Kenya National Police Service truck on admin duty at Bambo area in NEP. Several Casualties reported
AlShabaab Terrorist group attacked KDF military base at Somalia's Kulbiyow town near Kenya border last night, a day after militants attacked Ethiopian army base in Somalia's Baidoa town, 250km south-west of Mogadishu. Local media
Al-Shabab claims attack on SNA military base in Barsanjuna Somalia
