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Somali Troops Capture Al-Shabaab “Safe Haven”

Somalia’s armed forces reported capturing one of Al-Shabaab’s strategic holdouts in the Middle Shabelle region, marking a significant advance against the militant group.

On March 11, 2026, Somalia’s armed forces announced they had gained further ground against Al-Shabaab in the Middle Shabelle region, seizing one of the terrorist group’s key strategic holdouts. This offensive represents a continuation of intensified operations by the Somali National Army, supported by regional and international partners, aimed at dismantling Al-Shabaab’s operational infrastructure. The capture of the safe haven disrupts the group’s ability to launch attacks and weakens its territorial control in southern Somalia. The move underscores Somalia’s broader campaign to reclaim insurgent-held areas and stabilize its southern regions.
Status
active
Location
Middle Shabelle region, Somalia
Date added
2026-03-26 05:28 UTC
Last updated
2026-03-26 05:28 UTC
Source
Council on Foreign Relations
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