Thursday, July 3, 2025 — HAN
The Lower Shabelle region has become an area where airstrikes and fighting occur regularly, severely affecting the farmers living there.
The airstrikes have targeted several locations, including Bariire, Awdheegle, Moordine, Baladul-Amiin, Raqayle, Sabiid, and Caanoole — all within the region.
Reports from these areas indicate that the airstrikes have caused both loss of life and destruction of property. Among those killed in the attacks were farmers, some of whom were from the same families.
MP, Professor Mohamed Omar Dalha from the region, stated that people who had returned to their homes in Sabiid and Caanoole were directly impacted by the attacks. He also mentioned that government forces had detained civilians in the area and called on the authorities to release them immediately.
At times, government forces and their international allies have mistakenly targeted the wrong locations, resulting in harm to innocent civilians.
In response, human rights and humanitarian activities have urged the government to take urgent action to protect civilians living in areas affected by military operations and airstrikes against extremist groups.
