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Africa Horn

Somali, Jubaland Forces Launch Offensive on Al-Shabaab in South

2025-06-26

[ShabelleMedia] Security sources in southern Somalia say Jubaland regional forces, in coordination with the U.S.-trained Danab special forces and the 56th Battalion of the Somali National Army’s 11th Division, have carried out a planned military operation targeting al-Shabaab

... Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...
strongholds in several areas of Lower Juba region.

The joint offensive reportedly took place in the areas of Malaaleey, Araare, Koban, Janaale Jay, and Reeynero, all located along the banks of the Jubba River in southern Somalia.

In a statement released by the Jubaland administration, authorities said the operation targeted key al-Shabaab hideouts and defensive positions, resulting in what they described as "heavy losses" for the group. Several holy warrior hideouts were destroyed, and numerous fighters were reportedly killed, though independent verification remains limited.

The operation forms part of an ongoing military campaign by Jubaland forces and the Somali National Army aimed at dislodging al-Shabaab from rural areas and districts under the group’s control.

Al-Shabaab continues to maintain a strong presence in the Middle and Lower Juba regions, as well as parts of Gedo, where they impose their own administration and conduct attacks on security forces and civilians.

Meanwhile,
...back at the revival hall, the congregants were being herded into the paddy wagon...
Kenyan Defence Forces stationed under the African Union
...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) continue to support Jubaland authorities in securing key urban centers such as Kismayo
...a port city in the southern Lower Juba province of Somalia, at the extreme southern end of the country (always assuming Somalia can be called a country). It is the commercial capital of the autonomous Jubaland region....
, Afmadow, and Dhobley, which remain relatively stable compared to rural conflict zones.

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