Somalia: How SNA Forces Surrender Key Villages to Al-Shabaab
Strategic Villages in Somalia: A Complex Tapestry of Challenges
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture this: the early morning mist still clings to Mogadishu’s skyline. Last Wednesday, a sense of urgency permeated the air as reports emerged that Somali National Army (SNA) troops had withdrawn from the village of Aboorey—one that bore witness to relentless clashes with the notorious al-Shabaab militants. This unfolding drama isn’t isolated; it reflects the delicate balance of power in this fractured region.
In tandem with this, a…