Assessing Al-Shabaab’s Threat to the Region as Somalia Joins the East Africa Community

[Deeq A.]

Galgaduud region saw the highest number of fatalities, with almost 90 recorded during the reporting period, driven by a deadly al-Shabaab suicide vehicle-borne IED attack and subsequent clash with security forces. This occurred amid a halt in the counter-insurgency campaign in Galguduud and Mudug regions since mid-October. Lower Shabelle and Hiiraan regions followed, with almost 40 reported fatalities each.

Source: Hiiraan Online