For new Somalia government, al-Shabab a threat to authority
2 years, 6 months ago

For new Somalia government, al-Shabab a threat to authority

Associated Press  

A Somali police officer recently received an unexpected summons from the enemy. “You will get justice in al-Shabab courtrooms if you know you are doing the right thing,” said farmer Muallim Abdi, a father of eight children who lives in another al-Shabab-controlled village near Mogadishu. “They are becoming more reliable, and the people are counting on them,” Hiraal Institute’s Samira Gaid said of al-Shabab’s court system. Al-Shabab’s strategy is to “bleed the system” while patiently waiting for the exit of foreign troops, said Gaid, the security analyst. Al-Shabab “has sharply increased its infiltration of state institutions, particularly security institutions,” said political analyst Abdi Aynte, a former government minister.

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Al-Shabaab: growing from Somalia’s ruins
4 months, 1 week ago

Al-Shabaab: growing from Somalia’s ruins

The Hindu  

On August 2, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at the entrance to the Beach View Hotel on Lido Beach in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, which is often frequented by government officials, businesspersons and youth. But as far as Somalia goes, al-Shabaab is merely a chapter in the nation’s history that is fraught with authoritarianism, clan war, famine, …

Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE military in Somalia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE military in Somalia

Al Jazeera  

The group claimed the attack as it considers the UAE an ‘enemy’ for backing the Somali government. At least five people, including four Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer, have been killed in an attack in Somalia. Al-Qaeda-linked armed group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack on a training mission at a military base in the Somali capital, …

Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
1 year, 6 months ago

Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia

Al Jazeera  

The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers. Al-Shabab fighters have attacked a military base housing Ugandan forces of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia, according to the East African country’s contingent and a Somali captain. “There was an attack this morning at our base … by elements …

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab
1 year, 9 months ago

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab

Firstpost  

Mogadishu: The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls “the largest and most deadly al-Qaida network in the world.” Sixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived Tuesday in Mogadishu, the U.S. said in a statement of support for a historic Somalia-led military offensive against al-Shabab extremists that …

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab
1 year, 9 months ago

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls “the largest and most deadly al-Qaida network in the world.” Sixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived Tuesday in Mogadishu, the U.S. said in a statement of support for a historic Somalia-led military offensive against al-Shabab …

‘They are on the run': Somalia leads fight against al-Shabab
1 year, 11 months ago

‘They are on the run': Somalia leads fight against al-Shabab

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Enough was enough. In what is being called “total war” by the government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s that was elected in May, Adow and others across the Horn of Africa nation are being encouraged to stand up to the al-Shabab extremists who have long embedded in Somali society, exploiting clan divisions and extorting millions of dollars …

Shabab extremist group attacks hotel in Somali capital
2 years ago

Shabab extremist group attacks hotel in Somali capital

LA Times  

Somali security forces were attempting to flush out armed assailants from a hotel in the Somali capital, a police spokesman said Sunday, after the Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The Shabab said in a broadcast on its own radio frequency Sunday that said its fighters attacked the hotel Villa Rose, which has a restaurant popular with government …

Somalia orders media not to publish al-Shabab ‘propaganda’
2 years, 2 months ago

Somalia orders media not to publish al-Shabab ‘propaganda’

Al Jazeera  

President Mohamud has launched a campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group during the struggle for stability. Somalia’s government has declared a crackdown on media organisations that publish what it deems propaganda for the armed group al-Shabab, warning offenders will be punished. “I want to inform the Somali media and all Somali people in general that we will regard all al-Shabab related …

Somalia says a top al-Shabab extremist leader is killed
2 years, 2 months ago

Somalia says a top al-Shabab extremist leader is killed

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali authorities say a top leader of the al-Shabab extremist group has been killed in a joint operation by the Somali National Army and international partner forces. Abdullahi Nadir had a $3 million bounty on his head by the United States and the Somali government described him as “one of the most important members of al-Shabab.” He …

With support from allied militia, Somalia hunts al-Shabab
2 years, 3 months ago

With support from allied militia, Somalia hunts al-Shabab

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Militia members in central Somalia have helped kill scores of al-Shabab militants in an ongoing operation against the Islamic extremist rebels that is receiving air support from the United States, Somali authorities said. “The defensive strikes allowed the Somali National Army and African Union Transition Mission in Somalia forces to regain the initiative and continue the operation …

All you need to know about Al-Shabaab, the Islamic militant group wreaking havoc in Somalia
2 years, 4 months ago

All you need to know about Al-Shabaab, the Islamic militant group wreaking havoc in Somalia

Firstpost  

Al-Shabaab, the Islamic militant group which advocates a strict version of sharia, declared its allegiance to Al-Qaeda and was officially integrated in 2012. It was designated a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ by the US State Department in 2008 Kenya: Al-Shabaab, whose name means “youth” in Arabic, is the main Islamist militant group in Somalia, which has been mired in chaos since …

Fight for survival: The Hindu Editorial on Somalia’s fight against terror
2 years, 4 months ago

Fight for survival: The Hindu Editorial on Somalia’s fight against terror

The Hindu  

The delicate but peaceful transition of power in Somalia earlier this year after the delayed but successful completion of the legislative and presidential elections had raised hopes that the conflict-stricken country in the Horn of Africa was finally moving towards some political stability. But Friday’s siege of an upscale hotel in the capital Mogadishu — at least 20 people were …

In a first, Somalia-based al-Shabab is attacking in Ethiopia
2 years, 4 months ago

In a first, Somalia-based al-Shabab is attacking in Ethiopia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ethiopia has long resisted such cross-border attacks by the …

From al-Shabab to the cabinet: Somalia’s move fuels debate
2 years, 4 months ago

From al-Shabab to the cabinet: Somalia’s move fuels debate

Al Jazeera  

Mukhtar Robow, formerly a leader of the rebel group, has been appointed as a minister. Some analysts believe the appointment could play a significant role in the fight against al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked group formed in 2007, which wants to overthrow Somalia’s internationally recognised government and impose strict Islamic law. “He may also have influence within the militant and could attract …

Somalia names former al-Shabab deputy a government minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Somalia names former al-Shabab deputy a government minister

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A former deputy leader of the al-Shabab extremist group has been named a government minister by Somalia’s new administration in what some call a chance to persuade fighters to denounce violence. Robow, who once had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head, defected from the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab in 2017 and at first was greeted with praise …

Somalia names former al-Shabab deputy a government minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Somalia names former al-Shabab deputy a government minister

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former deputy leader of the al-Shabab extremist group has …

Somalia names former al-Shabab spokesperson as religion minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Somalia names former al-Shabab spokesperson as religion minister

Al Jazeera  

The co-founder and former spokesperson for al-Shabab has been under house arrest since 2018. Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has named the country’s new cabinet, choosing former al-Shabab spokesperson Muktar Robow as a minister, a move that could either help strengthen the fight against the insurgency or provoke clan clashes. In televised remarks on Tuesday, Barre said Robow, who …

Somali intelligence says Al-Shabab plans to target president, PM
2 years, 8 months ago

Somali intelligence says Al-Shabab plans to target president, PM

Al Jazeera  

The country’s intelligence agency says it has informed the two of the group’s plot. Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked armed group, plans to target Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, the country’s intelligence agency warned on Tuesday. Violence by the group, which aims to topple the UN-backed central government and impose its own hardline version of Islamic …

Somalia’s president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU
3 years, 8 months ago

Somalia’s president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s president has defiantly signed into law an extension of his mandate and that of his government as the United States and others threatened sanctions and warned of further instability in one of the world’s most fragile countries. The U.S. is “deeply disappointed,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement overnight that threatened the possibility …

US focused on disrupting finances for Somalia’s al-Shabab
4 years, 1 month ago

US focused on disrupting finances for Somalia’s al-Shabab

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States strongly backed efforts to disrupt the illegal financing methods used by Somalia’s al-Shabab extremist group, which according to U.N. experts raised more than the $21 million it spent last year on fighters, weapons and intelligence. “The threat posed by al-Shabab to peace, security and stability in Somalia goes beyond the impact of the group’s …

Islamic militant group al Shabaab attacks Somalia hotel, 15 dead
4 years, 4 months ago

Islamic militant group al Shabaab attacks Somalia hotel, 15 dead

ABC  

Fifteen people are dead and more than 20 are being treated in hospital following a deadly attack by militants at a seaside hotel in Somalia. Key points: Islamic militant group al Shabaab held hostages for nearly five hours This is the second attack in Somalia's capital in a week Civilians have been killed in the attack Militant group al Shabaab …

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