Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?
Six months ago, at least 12 people, including eight children, died during a US attack. The US has never admitted the civilian deaths. Here, the Guardian pieces together what happened that day Explainer: Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing? They had just settled down for breakfast when the noise came. Some paused in the eating of their slow-cooked beans – cambuulo – s
On November 15, 2025, a US drone strike in Jamaame, Somalia, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including eight children.
What was announced
- The attack occurred shortly after 9am while families were having breakfast.
- Witnesses reported hearing a high-pitched hum before a series of explosions.
- The US has not acknowledged the civilian casualties from the strike.
Context
The article discusses the increasing targeting of Somali children by US drone strikes, highlighting a specific incident.
“Some paused in the eating of their slow-cooked beans – cambuulo – spooked by the haunting high-pitched hum.”
Why this matters: This incident raises concerns about the impact of foreign military actions on civilian populations in Somalia, particularly children.
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Six months ago, at least 12 people, including eight children, died during a US attack. The US has never admitted the civilian deaths. Here, the Guardian pieces together what happened that day
Explainer: Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?
They had just settled down for breakfast when the noise came. Some paused in the eating of their slow-cooked beans – cambuulo – spooked by the haunting high-pitched hum. Others pressed their faces against windows, scanning skywards. Farmers in nearby maize fields watched the objects circling above Jamaame, a town in southern Somalia.
Shortly after 9am on 15 November 2025, Jamaame shuddered from a series of explosions.
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- The Guardian Somalia
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- English
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