Somali Army Launches Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Southwest State

The Somali army has launched a military operation targeting members of the terrorist militia Al-Shabaab in Somalia’s Southwest State.

Named “Banoda,” the operation aims to eliminate Al-Shabaab elements present in areas of the state.

The announcement identifies Southwest State as the focus of the campaign but does not specify which locations are being targeted.

No further details were provided on the operation’s scale or duration, or on any clashes or casualties.