Security
Somalia political rift deepens as Farmaajo blames Hassan Sheikh over unrest
Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has launched faulted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, blaming him for the latest political unrest a...
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US, UK urge restraint after Mogadishu clashes between government and opposition forces
Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States and United Kingdom expressed concern Thursday after heavy fighting broke out in Mogadishu between federal govern...
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Former President says troops surrounded his home in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of using the national army for po...
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Puntland forces capture Yemeni ISIS fighter in Bari mountains
Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland security forces have captured a foreign ISIS fighter in the Calmiskaad mountains of Bari region, officials said Wednesday....
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Former President rejects government limits on Mogadishu protest sites
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed announced on Tuesday that opposition groups will not accept government efforts to conf...
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Somalia security operations kill at least 28 al-Shabaab terrorists
Supported by international partners, Somalia carried out coordinated operations killing 28 al-Shabaab terrorists in the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regi...
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Murder suspect detained after joint security operation in Guri’el district
Dhusamareb (HOL) — Police in Guri’el district have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of killing a local resident, security officials said....
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U.S. citizen killed in Garissa county
A US citizen has been fatally stabbed in broad daylight in Garissa County, cutting short what was meant to be a joyful homecoming from the United Stat...
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Somali army commanders meet in Baidoa after clashes with Laftagareen loyalists
Baidoa (HOL) — Commanders of the Somali National Army’s 60th Division held an emergency security meeting in Baidoa on Saturday after heavy fightin...
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Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between federal forces and Laftagareen loyalists
Baidoa (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out Saturday morning on the outskirts of Baidoa between federal government forces and fighters loyal to former S...
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