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| Heavy Al-Shabaab presence reported in suburbs of Masjid Ali Gaduud, Middle Shabelle Region |
| 2026-07-12 |
Text: #UPDATE: Heavy Al-Shabaab Presence Reported in Suburbs of Masjid Ali Gaduud, Middle Shabelle Region Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly been spotted in the suburbs of Masjid Ali Gaduud in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, with local residents saying the group arrived with multiple armed vehicles and weapons. Residents said armed fighters were seen near the outskirts of the town, but the purpose of the movement remains unclear. It has not been confirmed whether Al-Shabaab is preparing a new offensive against Somali government positions in the region. More at the link More Heavy Fighting Erupts After Al-Shabaab Assault on Somali Army Base in Garbaharey
Text: #UPDATE: Heavy Fighting Erupts After Al-Shabaab Assault on Somali Army Base in Garbaharey Al-Shabaab militants launched a heavy pre-dawn attack on the Somali government military base known locally as the WFP camp in Garbaharey, the capital of Gedo region, early Saturday, according to local residents and security sources. Witnesses said both sides exchanged heavy and light weapons fire during the assault. The outcome of the fighting, including any casualties or damage, has not been independently verified, and Somali authorities have not immediately commented. Garbaharey has experienced repeated security incidents in recent years, including Al-Shabaab attacks targeting government forces, mortar strikes, and clashes on the outskirts of the town as the group seeks to maintain pressure on security forces in the Gedo region. Related: Middle Shabelle: 2026-07-08 A report warns Somalia security deteriorating amid political divisions Middle Shabelle: 2026-06-15 Al-Shabaab (sub-group of AlQaeda) militants ambushed Somali Forces in Baidoa area of the Bay region Middle Shabelle: 2026-06-13 Somalia’s Danab Elite Forces Conduct Security Operations, Reconciliation Efforts in Lower Shabelle, raid Al Shabaab in Bay Region Related: Garbaharey: 2026-02-16 Jubaland Forces kill 60 Al-Shabaab fighters, capture main base and explosives factory Garbaharey: 2025-12-19 Somalia’s Danab Brigade in Jubaland has captured Al-Shabaab tunnels in Jamaame Garbaharey: 2025-12-13 In echoes of Minneapolis, whistleblower says Maine company bilked Medicaid dollars |
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