Conflict in Somalia
Armed violence, civilian protection and humanitarian access in Somalia.
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The 28 September–4 October reporting window included an unconfirmed Ethiopian troop-withdrawal plan, an Al-Shabaab claim about an agreement with Hawadle elders, and a new investigation into earlier civilian harm.
Reported 5 Oct 2026 · UTC
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Somalia: troop-deployment uncertainty and a reported local deal in Hiran
The 28 September–4 October reporting window included an unconfirmed Ethiopian troop-withdrawal plan, an Al-Shabaab claim about an agreement with Hawadle elders, and a new investigation into earlier civilian harm.
State collapse and civil war
The fall of the Siad Barre government in January 1991 was followed by a struggle for power and widespread fighting. The date shown marks the month, not an exact day.
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Somalia: troop-deployment uncertainty and a reported local deal in Hiran
The 28 September–4 October reporting window included an unconfirmed Ethiopian troop-withdrawal plan, an Al-Shabaab claim about an agreement with Hawadle elders, and a new investigation into earlier civilian harm.