Somali security forces, supported by international partners, have killed more than 42 al-Shabaab militants, including two high-ranking leaders, in coordinated operations in the Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions. The strikes targeted the group’s external operations chief and its intelligence head responsible for suicide bombings.
In an unprecedented parliamentary broadside, MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib has formally accused Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama of treason, alleging the Cabinet member is a foreign agent who looted US aid, facilitates Al-Shabaab operations, and is orchestrating atrocities in South-West State.
South West State has issued a stern warning to all airlines operating in its territory, threatening to revoke operating permits for any carrier found illegally transporting weapons or military forces. Officials accused the federal government of using both military and civilian aircraft to arm "unknown hands" and destabilize the region.
South West State has issued a general amnesty to Somali Armed Forces personnel, accusing the federal government of turning national troops into militias used to displace civilians. The state has also opened its upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections to all citizens, guaranteeing security and banning illegal weapons.
In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s corrections system, Somalia’s Council of Ministers has officially approved the appointment of Major General Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Hamud as the new commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, following a formal recommendation from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Dr. Ali Said Fiqi claims rifles meant to fight al-Shabab are being handed to militias in Burhakaba, warning that the diversion of national security assets is "fueling tension" and putting innocent lives at risk.
The Federal Government of Somalia has declared the mandate of South West State’s president and administration expired, rejecting any further decisions from the current leadership. The move escalates the political standoff with Mogadishu now planning new elections through local consultations.
