Somali Civil War - Wikipedia
The Somali Civil War (Somali: Dagaalkii Sokeeye ee Soomaaliya; Arabic: الحرب الأهلية الصومالية al-ḥarb al-’ahliyya aṣ-ṣūmāliyya) is an ongoing civil war that is taking place in Somalia. It grew out of resistance to the military junta which was led by Siad Barre during the 1980s.
Somali Civil War (2009–present) - Wikipedia
The Somali Civil War (2009–present) is the ongoing phase of the Somali Civil War which is concentrated in southern and central Somalia. [8] It began in late January 2009 with the present conflict mainly between the forces of the Federal Government of Somalia assisted by African Union peacekeeping troops and al-Shabaab militants who pledged ...
Conflict With Al-Shabaab in Somalia | Global Conflict Tracker
Oct 15, 2024 · Learn about al-Shabab, the al-Qaeda affiliate with continued influence in Somalia, and track the latest developments in the country using CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.
Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia ... - BBC
Islamist militant group al-Shabab says it has carried out what may prove to be one of its most deadly attacks on the African Union mission in Somalia, however the two sides provide very different...
UN takes key steps toward Somalia's takeover of its own ...
Aug 16, 2024 · UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to authorize the African Union to maintain its peacekeeping operation in Somalia until the end of the year, while also calling for plans for a successor mission, a key step toward the country’s takeover of its own security.
Officials highlight ongoing terrorist threats and dire ...
Jun 24, 2024 · A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia’s “exacerbated” humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
Somalia - Civil War, Conflict, Famine | Britannica
5 days ago · Somalia - Civil War, Conflict, Famine: Somalia’s defeat in the Ogaden War strained the stability of the Siad regime as the country faced a surge of clan pressures.