Al-Shabaab Attack on Galmudug Towns Sparks Exodus
A coordinated offensive by Al-Shabaab militants against regional forces in the Galmudug region led to intense urban combat. The fighting and subsequent temporary seizure of territory by the militants caused an estimated 11,500 civilians to flee to neighboring districts for safety.
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 33
Displaced: 11,500
Source: Garowe Online