By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — The Teedaan area in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region, which was among locations retaken from al-Shabab during government-backed offensives alongside Ma’awisley community militias at the end of 2022, has reportedly fallen back under the group’s control in 2026, according to local residents and security sources.
Teedaan was considered a strategic rural position during the nationwide campaign that saw community fighters and federal forces reclaim several towns and villages across Hiiraan. At the time, officials described the gains as part of broader efforts to weaken the group’s presence in central Somalia and restore civilian administration.
Residents now say fighters have re-entered the area in recent days following a reduced security presence and limited government control, raising fears among civilians about renewed restrictions and insecurity. Some families are reported to have fled to nearby settlements amid uncertainty over the situation.
Security analysts say fluctuating control in rural parts of Hiiraan highlights the difficulty of holding territory after initial military advances, particularly in areas where sustained security deployment and public services remain limited.
There has been no immediate official statement from federal or regional authorities regarding the situation in Teedaan. Local leaders are calling for urgent intervention to prevent further displacement and restore stability in the area.
