Al-Shabaab Counter-Offensive in Galmudug Displaces Rural Communities
Al-Shabaab militants launched a surprise counter-offensive against Somali National Army positions near the town of Ba'adweyne on March 19, 2026. According to Shabelle Media Network and local elders, the fighting caused 5,200 people to abandon their homes and livestock. The displaced moved toward Galkayo seeking safety. The incident highlights the volatile security situation in central Somalia despite ongoing government operations to reclaim territory, with civilians caught in the crossfire.
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Country: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Shabelle Media Network