Somali and Ugandan Forces Kill Over 40 Militants in Key Mubaarak Defense
On August 1, 2019, the Somali National Army, working alongside Ugandan troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), thwarted a coordinated attack by Kharijite militants targeting the Mubaarak area in Lower Shabelle. The joint forces maintained control of the battlefield, killing more than 40 militants and inflicting heavy casualties, effectively dismantling the offensive. The Mubaarak area is a strategically important location recently liberated from militant control, home to a vulnerable civilian population. The successful defense operation prevents militants from regaining a foothold, which could have undermined local stability and security efforts. This decisive action strengthens... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 09:24
Somalia's NISA conducts precision strikes against Khawaarij commanders in Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions
On March 19, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international security partners, executed precision strikes against key commanders within the militant Khawaarij network. The operations took place in the Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions, which have been hotbeds of militant activity. This operation, noted for its timing and coordination, marks a significant tactical blow to the insurgent group. The strikes resulted in the elimination of Abdihamid Ali Abdullahi Maalim, identified as a senior commander of the Khawaarij, who played a pivotal role in orchestrating suicide attacks and managing militant operations within the region. This targeted... [Continue Reading]
Somali Intelligence and Partners Kill Key Khawaarij Commanders in Targeted Strikes
On March 19, Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), alongside international security partners, conducted highly coordinated precision strikes against top militant leaders in the Khawaarij network. These strikes targeted key commanders across the Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions, which are known conflict zones. The operations specifically eliminated Abdihamid Ali Abdullahi Maalim, a senior commander responsible for coordinating suicide attacks and managing militant operations. This leadership decapitation severely limits the terrorist group's operational capabilities and logistical movements, disrupting ongoing terror activities. These actions directly impact internal security by weakening one of Somalia's most dangerous terror factions. They also reflect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 08:57
