Alshabaab latest news
Al-Shabaab is a militant Islamist group based in East Africa, primarily operating in Somalia. Here are some of the latest news and updates about Al-Shabaab:
Recent Attacks:
- On March 24, 2023, Al-Shabaab militants attacked a military base in the town of Bal'ad, about 30 kilometers north of the Somali capital Mogadishu. The attack killed at least 15 soldiers and wounded several others.
- On March 17, 2023, Al-Shabaab carried out a suicide bombing in the Somali city of Beledweyne, killing at least 20 people and wounding many more.
- On March 10, 2023, Al-Shabaab militants attacked a convoy of Ethiopian troops in the Somali region of Gedo, killing at least 10 soldiers.
Security Operations:
- On March 22, 2023, Somali security forces, backed by US airstrikes, launched a military operation against Al-Shabaab militants in the town of Jilib, in the southern region of Middle Juba. The operation killed several Al-Shabaab fighters and destroyed their hideouts.
- On March 15, 2023, Ethiopian troops, supported by Somali forces, launched a military operation against Al-Shabaab militants in the Somali region of Gedo. The operation killed several Al-Shabaab fighters and captured several others.
Tensions with Kenya:
- On March 20, 2023, Kenya's military launched a cross-border operation against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia, in response to a series of attacks on Kenyan troops and civilians.
- On March 12, 2023, Al-Shabaab militants attacked a Kenyan military base in the town of Liboi, near the Somali border, killing at least 10 Kenyan soldiers.
International Concerns:
- On March 18, 2023, the United Nations Security Council condemned Al-Shabaab's continued attacks on civilians and military targets in Somalia and neighboring countries, and called on the group to lay down its arms and engage in peace talks.
- On March 10, 2023, the United States State Department designated Al-Shabaab's leader, Ahmed Umar, as a global terrorist, citing his role in planning and executing attacks against US and international interests.
Humanitarian Crisis:
- On March 25, 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the conflict in Somalia has displaced over 2.5 million people, with many more at risk of displacement due to ongoing violence and insecurity.
- On March 15, 2023, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that over 6 million people in Somalia are facing severe food insecurity, with many more at risk of famine due to drought, conflict, and economic instability.
These are just some of the latest news and updates about Al-Shabaab. The situation in Somalia and the region remains volatile and unpredictable, with ongoing violence and insecurity posing significant challenges to regional stability and humanitarian efforts.