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2025-07-19 Africa Horn
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Jubaland Forces Launch Operations in Lower Juba to Counter Al-Shabaab Land Mines
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[ShabelleMedia] Jubaland’s Darwish forces have carried out large-scale security operations in parts of the Lower Juba region aimed at disrupting al-Shabaab
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activity and preventing the murderous Moslem group from planting land mines along key roadways, officials said.
The operations targeted areas believed to be under the influence of al-Shabaab, a group waging an insurgency against Somalia’s federal government and its regional states. Military officials say the campaign is part of a broader effort to restore safe passage for civilians and commercial traffic in the region.
The initiative follows a deadly incident in which a civilian vehicle struck a roadside kaboom near Buula Xaaji, killing four people, including two sisters. The attack sparked renewed fears among local residents who frequently use the region’s critical road networks.
Security officials said the recent operations led to the killing of several al-Shabaab members, including local commanders believed to be behind the region’s ongoing security threats. Forces also dismantled checkpoints previously operated by the group, which had been used to extort civilians and inspect vehicles.
In recent months, Jubaland forces have intensified their offensive against al-Shabaab, reclaiming several strategic areas and disrupting the group’s ability to lay improvised bombs (IEDs) on public roads.
Authorities warn, however, that al-Shabaab has increasingly doubled down on mining roads to hinder military and civilian movement.
"The threat posed by these roadside kabooms is growing, and we’re determined to stop hard boyz from planting them and endangering innocent lives," a Jubaland military spokesperson said.
Civilians have borne the brunt of the violence, with multiple incidents in recent months involving IEDs striking passenger vehicles across various regions of Somalia.
Officials have called for continued vigilance and stronger cooperation between communities and security forces to root out the threat. 
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