Security in Somalia: A Review of 2022
2022 was marked by the transition to a new administration in Somalia, the subsequent formation of a new government, and a civilian uprising against Al-Shabaab (AS) that began in Hiraan over the summer but took root in September. However, despite the widely reported...
Warbixinta Ammaanka Sanad-Badhka ee Soomaaliya
Nuxurka Sanadka 2020 waxey ku bilaabatay iyadoo Al-Shabaab difaac la gelinayo balse weerarkeeda uu weli firfircoonyahay. Kooxda waxaa la soo derisay weeraro joogto ah oo ay Xulufadu ku qaadayeen goobaha baadiyaha ah oo ay ku xoogan tahay. Saddexdi bil ee sanadka ugu...
Semi-annual Somalia Security Report
Summary The year 2020 had started with al-Shabab increasingly on the defensive but still very active offensively, as it had been subjected to a concerted effort by the allies conducting raids into the group's strongholds. By the first quarter of the year, the group...
Security in Somalia Q1 2020
The allies continue to maintain a shaky handle on AS this quarter, but the group is trying to bolster its urban terrorism campaign. Its IED campaign seems to be picking up, but its direct military attacks seemed to be stalling. Introduction As a result of the...
The War in Somalia in 2019
Summary The year 2019 saw the effect of allied response to Al-Shabab’s focus on assassinations in 2018, when it had ratcheted up assassinations and reduced direct military raids. The allied response led to a significant reduction in assassinations, SVBIEDs, massed...