The Federal Government imposes sanctions on Laftagareen, Commander Shub, and other politicians
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The Federal Government of Somalia has today imposed financial sanctions on the former president of South West State, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-gareen) and 9 other individuals who are among his associates located in the outskirts of Baydhaba and the city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
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Nairobi (Caasimada Online) – The group supporting former South West President, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-gareen) has issued an immediate response to the action taken today by the Somali government, which imposed sanctions on those individuals, after accusing them of being involved in the funding and support of the Al-Shabaab group.
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The individuals added to the sanctions list include Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, Hassan Abdulkadir Mohamed, and others.
Attributed to: National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
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- Soomaali
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Caasimada Online
The list of sanctioned individuals includes Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) and others.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-13
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The individuals added to the sanctions list include Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, Hassan Abdulkadir Mohamed, and others.
Attributed to: National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed 'Laftagareen' has been added to the list of individuals sanctioned by the government.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Caasimada Online
The Federal Government of Somalia has imposed financial sanctions on former South West State President Abdicasiis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-gareen) and 9 others.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Caasimada Online
The government accuses this group of being involved in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Caasimada Online
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism has issued a statement regarding these sanctions.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Hiiraanweyn
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism has added individuals to the National Financial Sanctions List for their involvement in financing and supporting the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Hiiraanweyn
All Somali citizens are warned against any financial dealings with the listed individuals.
Attributed to: National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Shabelle Media
The committee aims to strengthen efforts to combat terrorism financing.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Shabelle Media
Individuals on the list are prohibited from engaging in financial transactions.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Caasimada Online
The Lafta-gareen group responded to the Somali government's recent sanctions against individuals accused of funding Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
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Caasimada Online
The Somali government has placed financial sanctions on several individuals linked to Lafta-gareen.
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Caasimada Online
Ugaas Xasan Cabdi Maxamed criticized the government's decision, calling it a misuse of power.
Attributed to: Ugaas Xasan Cabdi Maxamed
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Caasimada Online
MP Cabdullahi Aadan Kulane expressed his opposition to the government's actions, stating it is a misuse of state institutions.
Attributed to: Xildhibaan Cabdullahi Aadan Kulane
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Source note
Caasimada Online, Hiiraanweyn and Shabelle Media report the same central claim — The individuals added to the sanctions list include Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, Hassan Abdulkadir Mohamed, and others.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 17:00 UTC
The Lafta-gareen Group Responds to the Government's Action
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13 October 2026 · 14:00 UTC
The Federal Government imposes sanctions on Laftagareen, Commander Shub, and other politicians
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 14:29 UTC
Lafta-Gareen added to the list of individuals sanctioned by the government
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 14:08 UTC
Financial Sanctions List of Former Leaders of South West State
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13 October 2026 · 14:00–17:00 UTC
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The Lafta-gareen Group Responds to the Government's Action
The group supporting former South West President, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-gareen) has issued an immediate response to the action taken today…
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Lafta-Gareen added to the list of individuals sanctioned by the government
October 13, 2026 Mogadishu – Somalia: The National Committee for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Fight Against the Financing of Terrorism…
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Financial Sanctions List of Former Leaders of South West State
– Somalia: The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, while fulfilling its legal obligations, has added…
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The Federal Government imposes sanctions on Laftagareen, Commander Shub, and other politicians
The Federal Government of Somalia has today imposed financial sanctions on the former president of South West State, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed…
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