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SAA event in Hiraan, Belet Weyne area, Somalia on Sat 27th December 2025

27th December 2025

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On 27 December 2025, Al Shabaab shot and killed a Hawiye-Hawadle sub-clan militia in the Bacadaha area of Hawlwadag neighborhood in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The militants confiscated the weapons of the clan militia. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.

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Somalia (SOM)

Hiraan ( Belet Weyne area )

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