Somalis live in constant fear, danger as disturbing reality hovers over their daily lives

Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS

Summary:
Somalia remains one of the most dangerous terrorist havens, with Islamic State and al Qaeda affiliates such as al-Shabab continuing to kill, extort, and control significant territory, especially in southern and central regions. Human Rights Watch reports hundreds of deaths in 2024 from jihadist attacks and clan conflicts, while government corruption and lawlessness persist, including widespread bribery and armed checkpoints. The Trump administration has sharply increased U.S. airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia compared to earlier in 2024. Despite ongoing violence, areas like Mogadishu have seen relative improvements in security and economic activity, although rural and southern parts still face instability and frequent militant threats.

Tags: terrorist havens, Islamic State, al-Shabab, jihadist attacks, U.S. airstrikes, government corruption, armed checkpoints

Source Excerpt:

Somalia, situated on the Horn of Africa, continues to be one of the most dangerous terrorist havens in the world as the Islamic State and al Qaeda terrorist affiliates continue to kill and extort the nation's population. In the latest figures, Human Rights Watch says hundreds were killed in 2024, either by jihadists or in conflict between the country’s clans or tribes.Somalis face armed roadblocks in many areas, where terrorists or government troops extort money, and lawlessness and corruption occur on a daily basis.President Donald Trump lashed out against Somalia again on Wednesday, saying, "It’s just a people walking around killing each other." He added, "So Somalia is considered by many to be the worst country on Earth? I don’t know, … I haven’t been there. I won’t be there anytime soon. I hope."US DRAMATICALLY ESCALATES SOMALIA AIRSTRIKES AS TRUMP ADMIN TARGETS ISIS, AL QAEDA TERRORISTSThe Trump administration, through U.S. Africa Command, has increased the number of airstrikes carried out against terrorists in Somalia more than tenfold so far this year, compared to missions carried out under President Biden in 2024. On Nov. 25, ISIS-Somalia terrorists were attacked in the Pun...

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Posted on 12-07-2025 16:19