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| Al-Shabaab imposes new travel restrictions on coastal route to Cadale in apparent move to isolate the district |
| 2025-12-31 |
Text: Al-Shabaab militants have imposed strict new directives on vehicles traveling from Mogadishu to the Middle Shabelle region and onward through Galgaduud toward Mudug, significantly altering transport routes in central Somalia. The affected vehicles, which previously used the coastal road—particularly through the Cadale district—have been ordered not to proceed beyond Ceel Macaan. Instead, they are required to divert inland toward the Jiiro Cisalleey area, a remote and sparsely populated zone. The motive behind the move remains unclear. However, analysts and local sources suggest the restrictions may be part of an effort by Al-Shabaab militants to impose a blockade on the Cadale district or that the militants may be planning to launch large-scale attacks on the town. |
| Posted by:badanov |