SAA

SAA event in Gedo, Belet Xaawo area, Somalia on Sun 4th January 2026

4th January 2026

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On 4 January 2026, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a prominent local influencer from Darod-Marehan sub-clan in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). The attack is suspected to be political since the victim was popular on social media and frequently criticized various actors in the region, including the Federal Government of Somalia, Jubaland State, and Al Shabaab.

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Gedo ( Belet Xaawo area )

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