Al-Shabaab Counter-Offensive in Galmudug Districts – Somalia, 2026-04-01 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › SomaliaAl-Shabaab Counter-Offensive in Galmudug DistrictsFollowing a government offensive, Al-Shabaab militants launched a counter-attack on newly liberated villages in Galmudug. The Somali National News Agency reported that 5,400 civilians fled to Galkayo to escape the retaliatory violence and forced recruitment. Militants reportedly destroyed water wells during their retreat, making the villages uninhabitable. The influx is straining the resources of existing IDP camps in Galkayo, with 8 deaths confirmed during the militant takeover of the outskirts.
Date: 2026-04-01
Country: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: SONNA
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