Somali Government Criticized Over Treatment of Soldiers Killed in Jameo Battle
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A Somali security analyst has called for the burial of government soldiers killed in last month's fighting with al-Shabab near Buurhakaba, alleging that some bodies remained along the roadside 10 days after the deadly battle.
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The Somali government is criticized for the treatment of soldiers killed in a battle against Al-Shabaab, with reports indicating their bodies were left unburied in the streets for days.
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The bodies of soldiers killed in the October 26 battle against Al-Shabaab in Jameo were reportedly left lying in the streets for days without being buried.
Attributed to: Somali security expert Samira Gaid
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Hiiraan Online
Bodies of Somali soldiers reportedly left unburied 10 days after deadly al-Shabab clash.
Attributed to: a Somali security analyst
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Somali Dispatch
The bodies of soldiers killed in the October 26 battle against Al-Shabaab in Jameo were reportedly left lying in the streets for days without being buried.
Attributed to: Somali security expert Samira Gaid
Event date: 2023-10-26
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Somali Dispatch
Samira Gaid criticized political leaders for attending public events while the dead soldiers were still waiting to be buried.
Attributed to: Samira Gaid
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Somali Dispatch
Two soldiers reported that government forces suffered heavy losses, with one soldier stating he helped move the bodies of 40 soldiers and more than 100 wounded troops.
Attributed to: two soldiers
Event date: 2023-10-26
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Somali Dispatch
The Ministry of Defence announced that government forces had killed about 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded another 56.
Attributed to: Ministry of Defence
Event date: 2023-10-27
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Most recent report · 7 November 2026 19:15 UTC
Somali Government Criticized Over Treatment of Soldiers Killed in Jameo Battle
The bodies of soldiers killed in the October 26 battle against Al-Shabaab in Jameo were reportedly left lying in the streets for days without being buried.
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Most recent report · 7 November 2026 09:09 UTC
Bodies of Somali soldiers reportedly left unburied 10 days after deadly al-Shabab clash
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7 November 2026 · 09:09–19:15 UTC
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Bodies of Somali soldiers reportedly left unburied 10 days after deadly al-Shabab clash
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