Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?
Washington has been stepping up its airstrikes in the campaign against al-Shabaab, but the militants make continued gains and civilians are increasingly the victims Read more on this story Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes? The Trump administration is engaged in a covert, legally ambiguous but increasingly aggressive military campaign in So
The US has intensified airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab, leading to increased civilian casualties and a lack of transparency regarding the death toll.
What was announced
- The Trump administration is conducting a covert military campaign in Somalia that is becoming more aggressive.
- US airstrikes in Somalia have reached record levels, but detailed casualty data is no longer being published.
- Civilians, including children, are increasingly becoming victims of these airstrikes.
Context
The article discusses the escalation of US military actions in Somalia against al-Shabaab amid concerns over civilian casualties.
“Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?”
Why this matters: This situation highlights the impact of foreign military actions on Somali civilians and raises concerns about accountability and transparency.
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Washington has been stepping up its airstrikes in the campaign against al-Shabaab, but the militants make continued gains and civilians are increasingly the victims
Read more on this story Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?
The Trump administration is engaged in a covert, legally ambiguous but increasingly aggressive military campaign in Somalia. But as the US ramps up its attacks, it is becoming harder to follow who is actually being killed.
Officials have stopped publishing detailed data on casualty figures from US airstrikes in the Horn of Africa. At the same time, the number of attacks on targets in Somalia has soared to record levels.
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- Sources used
- The Guardian Somalia
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- English
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