Tag: Al Shabab
Al-Shabab extremists are greatest threat to peace in Somalia and the region, UN experts say
The al-Shabab extremist group remains the greatest immediate threat to peace and stability in Somalia and the region, especially Kenya, U.N. experts s...
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UN Security Council extends Al-Shabaab arms embargo on Somalia to 2026
Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.N. Security Council has unanimously renewed sanctions targeting Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, extending naval inspections and ex...
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Jubbaland forces sweep Qooqaani in operation targeting Al-Shabab
Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubbaland’s Darwish forces launched a sweeping security operation in the town of Qooqaani in Lower Jubba, targeting areas used b...
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Somalia denies reports of secret talks with al-Shabab
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s presidential envoy for countering extremist ideology has denied reports claiming the federal government is holding sec...
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Back-to-back Somali intelligence raids hit al-Shabab leadership cells
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s intelligence service said Thursday its forces carried out an overnight operation in Middle Juba that targeted senior a...
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