Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2017)

Al-Shabab has carried out more than 360 attacks in Somalia in the last decade.

Gun-and-bomb attack at Somalia hotel ‘kills 28’
Al-Shabab attackers fight their way into a popular hotel in central Mogadishu after ramming a car bomb into its gate.
Published On 25 Jan 2017
UN chief: Thousands of children fighting in Somalia
UN’s Antonio Guterres concerned over new report saying nearly 6,200 children were recruited over a six year period.
Published On 20 Jan 2017
Exclusive: Al-Shabab moves in on central Somalia
As Somalia prepares for polls later this year al-Shabab quietly takes over towns left by withdrawing Ethiopian troops.
Published On 14 Nov 2016
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Somalia regional truce collapses with deadly clashes
At least 20 killed in fighting between forces of Galmudug and Puntland in border town, one week after ceasefire reached.
Published On 6 Nov 2016