Danab

U.S. halts support for Somalia’s elite Danab commandos, raising alarm as AU forces prepare to leave MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has suspended its support for Somalia’s elite Danab special forces, reliable sources told Axadle on Monday, a move that could reshape the fragile security balance as African Union troops prepare to withdraw next year. The decision, described to journalists by sources who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the subject, follows growing U.S. concerns about “accountability…

Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali government announced Thursday that its esteemed Danab Commando Force successfully executed a strategic operation in the Galgadud region, taking down a dozen al-Shabab militants and injuring 12 more. This meticulously planned strike occurred in the Gerile area within the Eldher district, a known hideout for fighters plotting their next moves, as they lurked, "fangs sharpened," ready to strike. The government's statement triumphantly noted, "Twelve insurgents met their end, while 22 others…

US military equips Danab forces amid al-Shabaab crackdown MOGADISHU, Somalia - The US military handed over armored vehicles to Danab's special forces, which carried out operations against Al-Shabaab militants in central and southern Somalia, which ended earlier this week ahead of the next phase . For years, the United States has been a crucial security partner in the fight against al-Shabaab,…

EDITORIAL | Somalia has, in latest weeks, recorded modest however essential victories towards the malicious terrorist group al-Shabaab. And given the dimensions of the insanity expressed by the militants, something that's shot down by our troops must be celebrated. We wish to be frank in expressing our pleasure in seeing incidents by which terrorists meet their match. In spite of everything, it has been years and years of harmless bloodshed by these terror retailers. We prolong our congratulations to Particular Forces…

Danab forces praised for not taking sides in Somalia's political disaster MOGADISHU, Somalia - US-trained Danab troops are hailed for failing to participate within the latest political disaster that threatens to tear the nation aside and has attracted the consideration of the worldwide neighborhood, a detailed accomplice in Somalia's socio-economic improvement. Main Abdirahman Omar,…