Is Al Shabab still in Somalia?

Is Al Shabab still in Somalia?

As of 2015, the group had retreated from the major cities, however al-Shabaab still controlled large parts of the rural areas….Al-Shabaab (militant group)

Al-Shabaab
Dates of operation	2006–present
Headquarters	Kismayo (2008–12) Barawe (2012–14) Jilib (2014–)
Active regions	Somalia, Kenya and Yemen

Does Al Shabaab control Kismayo?

August: Battle of Kismayo – After several days of fighting in which scores of deaths were reported, al-Shabaab fighters defeated the militia of Barre Adan Shire Hiiraale and took control of the port city. Kismayo had been held by the TFG since January 2007.

Is Kismayo a Somaliland?

Kismayo was the site of numerous battles during the civil war, from the early 1990s….Kismayo.

Kismayo Kismaayo كيسمايو Chisimaio
Country	Somalia
Regional State	Jubaland
Region	Lower Juba
District	Kismayo District

How many al Shabaab fighters?

United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) estimates that al Shabaab consists of 5,000–10,000 fighters across Somalia. Al Shabaab is led by a shura religious council, composed of senior leaders in charge of functions such as finance, intelligence, and public relations who are appointed by al Shabaab’s emir.

Who is Al Shabab in Somalia?

Introduction. Al-Shabab, or “the Youth,” is an Islamist insurgent group based in Somalia. It once held sway over the capital of Mogadishu and large portions of the Somali countryside, but in recent years an African Union–led (AU) military campaign has pushed it back from major population centers.

What’s the current situation in Somalia?

Ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, lack of state protection, and recurring humanitarian crises exposed Somali civilians to serious abuse. There are an estimated 2.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs), many living unassisted and vulnerable to abuse.

What clans live in Kismayo?

The main players are the Hawiye, Ogaden, Harti and Marehan. They all make historical claims to the control of Kismayo and its hinterland.