Somalia has been in the grip of terrorism for the past several decades. Terrorist groups are occupying large areas here. These groups target both civilians and the army for their terrorist activities here. Among these groups, Al-Shabaab is at the top which is related to Al-Qaeda. Al-Shabaab has also sworn its allegiance to Al-Qaeda. They explode bombs in the country, killing hundreds of people.
They call themselves religious, but no religion allows the shedding of human blood. Due to such groups, Somalia is suffering from political instability and financial and economic challenges. Somalia is fighting against these groups, and now international cooperation is also with Somalia. Many countries are sending financial and military aid to Somalia to get rid of these groups. The Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia are fighting against this terrorism.
Role of Somali National Army in Counterterrorism Efforts
At present, the role of the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union is the most important in the war against terrorism in Somalia. They have driven al-Shabaab from large areas of Somalia and many of their leaders have been killed or arrested. Despite the limited resources available in Somalia, the army here is stubborn and is fighting against these groups.
But still, not all areas in Somalia can be completely freed from these terrorists. International military and financial support are needed for this. The Somali National Army is a determined and brave army that is fighting for the survival of its country even in the most difficult situations.
Impact of African Union and International Support
If it was not for the African Union mission and international support in the war against terrorist organizations like al-Shabaab, Somalia would never have succeeded in this war of terrorism. The influence of Al-Shabaab’s terrorist activities has spread beyond Somalia to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Jaboti.
All these countries are fed up with their actions and now they want to see an atmosphere of peace in their respective countries. Therefore, the African Union Mission has supported Somalia by getting international support. The African Union mission’s intelligence, training, and techniques are unique. Know how to trace the enemy and where to hit. Without their help, Somalia would never have been able to launch a war against a group like al-Shabaab.
Challenges and Ongoing Struggles in Combating al-Shabaab
Most of the people in Somalia are religious. For this reason, many tribes of Somalia have joined them due to their lack of knowledge. But Al-Shabaab is a terrorist organization because no religion orders killing humanity.
And al-Shabaab kills people by detonating bombs in the country. This organization has strengthened its claws in large areas here. In Somalia, political instability, weak infrastructure, and lack of resources are the biggest obstacles in the fight against al-Shabaab.
International support against terrorism in Somalia and the support of the African Union Mission is very important. Somalia lacks resources so it cannot face such a powerful enemy alone.
