Silverio Omari
Terrorism remains a critical concern in Somalia, largely due to the ongoing activities of the militant group al-Shabaab. This organization continues to represent a significant threat, engaging in various forms of violence, including suicide bombings, ambushes, and mortar attacks.
Recently, unknown assailants targeted the Halane neighborhood in Mogadishu, a highly secure area housing the American and British embassies, the UN mission, and the headquarters of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Reports indicate that mortar shells were fired into this vicinity, and while the immediate consequences of this bombardment are unclear, photos circulating on social media show extensive damage.
ATMIS confirmed the attack through a communiqué on its official page on X, condemning the incident but providing no further details. Preliminary information suggests that the assault was carried out by al-Shabaab militants, although the group has yet to claim responsibility for the attack.
In recent months, al-Shabaab has conducted several high-casualty operations, including a dual assault near Lido Beach in Mogadishu that resulted in at least 37 fatalities and 247 injuries. The group also briefly took control of three military bases in Jubaland state, leading to the deaths of at least five soldiers before government forces successfully repelled the attack.
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