Inside StoryHas the fight against al-Shabab failed?
United Nations experts have identified al-Shabab as the most significant immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, with a particular emphasis on Kenya. The group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, maintains control over substantial areas of…
United Nations experts have identified al-Shabab as the most significant immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, with a particular emphasis on Kenya. The group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, maintains control over substantial areas of southern and central Somalia. It is responsible for numerous attacks targeting government, security forces, and civilians.
Al-Shabab has also claimed responsibility for various attacks in Kenya, Uganda, and Djibouti. Despite concerted efforts by Somali and international forces to curb its influence, the group retains its operational capabilities.
United Nations experts have identified al-Shabab as the most significant immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, with a particular emphasis on Kenya.
Ismael Tahir – Research fellow at Hilin, focusing on development, governance, and politics in the Somali Peninsula. Afyare Elmi – Research professor at City University of Mogadishu. Abdullahi Halakhe – Horn of Africa security analyst.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
