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Issue hub · Horn of Africa

Somalia

For decades, Somalia has faced armed conflict, political instability, and insurgency, including an ongoing war against al-Shabaab. The United States is directly involved through airstrikes, counterterrorism operations, intelligence support, and assistance to Somali security forces.

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Overview

What This Hub Traces

Conflict, counterterrorism operations, U.S. airstrikes, security assistance, and the fight against al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia.

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