Halane

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, a disconcerting incident unfolded as several mortar shells were launched toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu. This base is not merely a structure; it serves as a critical hub for United Nations operations, African Union personnel, and various Western diplomatic missions. Such attacks remind us of the fragility of peace in contested regions and the constant threats faced by those serving in the line of duty. Eyewitness accounts suggest that some of the mortars landed within…

Mogadishu Airport and Halane Camp Face Al-Shabaab Mortar Attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the quiet stillness of the early hours, just as the city was rousing itself from slumber, an unexpected jolt shattered the calm. Al-Shabaab militants launched mortar attacks targeting Mogadishu’s international airport and the adjacent Halane military base. This brazen act once again raised questions about the fragile security state in this East African nation. With two civilians injured and communities rattled, there is much to ponder…

In the heart of Mogadishu, a city that has seen its fair share of tumultuous times, a tragic event unfolded once again on a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning. The city, still cloaked in the silent whispers of dawn, awoke to the harrowing sound of mortar shells slicing through the air. The intended targets? The bustling Aden Adde International Airport and the heavily guarded Halane compound, both perceived sanctuaries in a capital scarred by conflict. For those familiar with Mogadishu's rhythm, such incidents are a bitter…

Al-Shabaab Launches Brazen Assault on Halane Base Camp, Hub for Western Embassies MOGADISHU, Somalia - Bold and audacious, the assault on Halane Base Camp by Al-Shabaab militants reverberated through the somber air of Mogadishu. Just hours prior, the group executed a failed attack on the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a manifestation of escalating violence that has cast a long shadow over the nation. What drives such incessant aggression, you might wonder? The notorious group claimed the attack on the…

A Close Encounter in Mogadishu's Heavily Secured Zone In what can only be described as a brazen act of aggression, the heavily fortified Halane compound in Mogadishu, situated near the Aden Adde International Airport, found itself under siege. This isn't just any ordinary target; it's one of the most meticulously guarded areas in all of Somalia. This compound serves as a hub for the United Nations, African Union officials, and a multitude of foreign embassies. But who dares to strike at such a consortium of international…

Somalia: Devastating Al-Shabaab Assault Claims Lives of AU Troops at Mogadishu’s Halane Base MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a ruthless act of violence, Al-Shabaab insurgents launched a mortar attack on Sunday, tragically ending the lives of two soldiers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), according to law enforcement authorities. This incident unfolded ominously close to the Aden Adde International Airport, a locale reinforced against such threats. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, representing the African Union…