Landmine

FILE PHOTO The somber reality of conflict in Somalia unfolded once more on a seemingly ordinary Thursday, as a stark reminder of the relentless struggle against insurgency. In a poignant scene, at least five brave government soldiers tragically lost their lives in a devastating landmine explosion. This heart-wrenching incident occurred in the Madooda area, situated just south of Hudur, the administrative nucleus of the Bakool region. Military sources relay these harrowing details, painting a picture of the perilous…

Bosaso (AX) — As doom would have it, Abdifatah Nur Mataan, second in command on matters of politics and safeguarding in Beled-Hawo, was swept away after grappling with grievous injuries from a landmine explosion. The town's officious adventurers confirmed his departure. “We were cruising back from Beled-Hawo’s landing strip, minding our own business,” recalled an official who wished to remain nameless, similar to a garden gnome caught in unwarranted chaos. A dire fate unfolded as Mataan's convoy, fresh from airport…

They say truth is stranger than fiction and, in this case, Bosaso's Friday night escapades would make a compelling plot twist in any thriller novel. Picture this: a bustling coastal town, where a seemingly benign tradesman has his true colors revealed under the glaring headlights of a police patrol. In a dramatic turn, security forces in Bosaso were led on a proverbial wild goose chase by a suspected foreign ISIS operative trying his luck with landmines late on what…

Garowe (AX) — In a dramatic twist unfolding under the shadows of the Ali-Miskat Mountains, Fu’aad Xanano, a valiant officer with the Northeastern State army, found himself in a dire predicament after a landmine detonation took him by surprise on a seemingly routine Friday. This incident, steeped in a storm of dust and chaos, altered the course of events and left Xanano gravely injured. It was during an operation with a fellow soldier that this unforeseeable calamity occurred — an operation initially embarked upon with the…

In the heart of Garowe, like an unexpected tempest, tragedy struck as at least thirteen valiant Northeastern State soldiers met their end, and upwards of seven others were left nursing injuries following a landmine detonation cloaked in the dust of the Habley area within the Bari region. This sorrowful event unfolded on a seemingly mundane Monday. Picture this: a troop-laden military vehicle, each soldier steadfast in their commitment to rooting out insidious threats, found itself ambushed by a clandestine enemy, concealed…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a landmine explosion claimed the lives of at least four individuals and left two others injured. The explosion targeted a civilian vehicle navigating the path between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn districts, nestled in Somalia's tumultuous Lower Shabelle region. Locals within the Doonka vicinity recounted the harrowing moment when the devastating blast punctuated the peaceful air, striking a vehicle headed toward Afgoye. Swiftly, the injured were transported to a local…

Mogadishu (AX) — A tragic explosion shook the Deyniile district in Mogadishu on Tuesday night, claiming the lives of at least three Somali government soldiers, according to intel from military insiders. The landmine detonated beneath a vehicle transporting troops from the 77th military battalion, a unit stationed at the Urur Howled camp in Deyniile. As of now, there's radio silence from the Deyniile district's administration and local security forces—they haven't divulged any details or issued official statements about…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Tragedy has struck in Mogadishu's Karaan neighborhood as a landmine detonation claimed the lives of three individuals and injured several others on Saturday, as relayed by local informants to Axadle. This IED went off in the El Ali Gedi sector, sending shockwaves across surrounding neighborhoods. Yet, who was meant to be the target? That puzzle remains unsolved. While security forces in the Karaan district have combed the area post-event, no individuals have been apprehended.…

Mogadishu (AX) — In Mogadishu's Karaan district, a sudden landmine blast on Saturday claimed the lives of at least three everyday folks and left several others wounded, source accounts say. The explosion rocked the village of Ceel Ali Gedi and resonated across different parts of the district, while the exact target remains a mystery shrouded in uncertainty.The local security group in Karaan combed the area but came up empty-handed with no arrests. Nobody has stepped up to take the blame yet, but it's known that al-Shabab…

MOGADISHU, (CAJ News) – Somalia stands poised to become the trailblazer for China’s freshly unveiled "Action for a Mine-free Africa" mission. President Xi Jinping announced this ambitious plan amid much fanfare during his pivotal address at the commencement of the Beijing Summit, part of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). A key milestone for Somalia was marked by discussions between Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador, and Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), Somalia's Minister of Internal Security. The purpose is to…