Somalia’s Liberation War on Al-Shabaab
Progress made 21 months after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared the war.
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The offensive against Al-shabaab, went better than most people gave it credit for. Still far from achieving its objective. Although Al-Shabaab hasn't been completely eliminated from Galmudug and Hiirshabelle, the campaign highlights the SNA's capability to engage in and sustain a multi-month-long operation. It's encouraging to see improved training for the majority of the army, despite ongoing deficiencies. If the effort succeeds in clearing Al-Shabaab north of the Shabelle River, it would be a significant accomplishment.