The Federal Government of Somalia Announces the Liberation of Land

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that it has regained control of more than 55% of the territory previously held by the Al-Shabaab and Daesh groups, with over 1.5 million people liberated from the pressure of these groups.

The National Security Advisor of Somalia, Aweys Xaaji, stated that the country has made significant progress in weakening the power of armed groups and restoring government control in the areas they previously held.

While discussing the security progress over the past five years, he pointed out that military operations conducted have enabled more than half of the territories previously controlled by these groups to be returned to government hands.

Aweys Xaaji also revealed that funding for terrorist groups has decreased by 35%, while incidents related to terrorism in the major cities of the country have reduced by approximately 89%, as he stated.

On the other hand, the national security advisor emphasized that ensuring the security of Somalia is closely linked to the overall stability of the region, highlighting the importance of strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries.

He stated that the Somali government is ready to work with neighboring countries in the fight against terrorism, intelligence sharing, and border security, to prevent the activities of armed groups.

Additionally, Somalia has stated that it will prioritize regional cooperation in combating organized crimes that cross borders, arguing that collaboration among regional countries is essential for ensuring lasting security.