Somalia: At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia

Somalia: At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia

MOGADISHU - At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed on Wednesday during fierce clashes with Ma'awisley clan militia in the El-Hareri area of Somalia's central Hiiraan region, local sources said.

Latest Developments: Fierce Clashes Erupt in Somalia’s Hiiraan Region

🌍Wednesday, June 5, 2025 – Intense fighting broke out yesterday in Ceel Hareeri, a locality in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, between the Hawadle Macawiisley militia and the militant group Al-Shabaab, according to local sources. The clash reportedly began with a coordinated attack by Al-Shabaab, involving explosive-laden vehicles targeting a Macawiisley military outpost in the area. The

Fierce Fighting erupts in El-Hareeri settlement in Hiiraan region

Reports from Hiiraan region say that fierce fighting is underway in El-Hareeri settlement which is under Moqokori district in Hiiraan province. The fighting ensued between local defense forces known as Ma’awisley and Al-Shabab fighters. The fighting erupted after Al-shabab fighters attacked Ma’awisley defense positions in El-Hareeri settlement with explosions. Fierce fighting followed between the two sides and used all kinds of heavy weapons. In…