Mahas

In a troubling turn of events, the Al-Shabaab militant group has reportedly made significant inroads into the Mahas district of the Hiiraan region. This marked development unfolded following a fierce clash with the Somali National Army (SNA) and local militia forces early on Sunday morning. This escalation was not without warning. The assault commenced with a series of suicide bombings just outside the town, a chilling tactic that drew immediate attention and concern. It is a harsh reminder of the relentless shadow cast by…

Somalia: The Closer Look at Al-Shabaab's Increasing Insurgency MOGADISHU, Somalia - The town of Mahas in the Hiiraan region, known for its strategic significance, faces a critical moment. Al-Shabaab fighters are inching closer with a determination fueled by their successes in Moqokori, Adan Yabaal, Gumare, and Tardo. Could this momentum turn the tide against Somalia’s security forces? Al-Shabaab is advancing from various directions, creating a scenario that threatens Mahas—a town…