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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM1/20/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army Danab Unit near Bangeeni, Somalia, on Jan. 19

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:45 PM1/3/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army partner forces on patrol near Bacaw, Somalia, on Jan. 3, 2020.

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Somalia, Meets with Somali President

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Somalia, Meets with Somali President

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Somalia, Meets with Somali President

3:01 PM11/5/2019

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Chargé de Affairs to Embassy Mogadishu, Brian Néubert, discussed U.S. and Somalia security developments with Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” and Somali National Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mohamed Ali Barise, during a visit here Nov. 5.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

8:46 PM9/17/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 17, 2019.

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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

12:00 AM7/22/2019

A Somali Soldier assigned to the 3rd DANAB maintains a watchful eye during a short security halt a on patrol near the town of Wanla Weyn, Somalia, July 22, 2019. The U.S. maintains a whole-of-government approach to supporting Somalia through diplomacy, development and defense.

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AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

4:25 PM6/13/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire and other key Somali leaders during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, June 11.

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General Waldhauser, Ambassador Yamamoto discuss progress with Somali leaders in Mogadishu

General Waldhauser, Ambassador Yamamoto discuss progress with Somali leaders in Mogadishu

General Waldhauser, Ambassador Yamamoto discuss progress with Somali leaders in Mogadishu

9:11 AM6/12/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with senior Somali officials during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, June 11, 2019.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

5:25 PM5/9/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade violent extremist organizations, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an ISIS-Somalia encampment in the Golis Mountains, Somalia, on May 8, 2019.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

10:55 AM4/27/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade violent extremist organizations, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia terrorists in the Golis Mountains, Somalia, on April 26, 2019.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

3:18 PM4/12/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Garowle, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on April 11, 2019.

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Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

2:15 PM3/20/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with senior Somali officials during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, March 20, 2019.

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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

3:54 PM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducts airstrikes to defend the people of Somalia against terrorism, and to assist the Federal Government of Somalia as it works to alleviate security challenges. Airstrikes are one component of our combined efforts to create a more secure region through assistance to Somali security forces to effectively target al-Shabaab to deny them the ability to build capacity and attack the people of Somalia.

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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

5:13 PM2/26/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces targeted al-Shabaab militants, in the vicinity of Shebeeley, Hiran Region, Somalia, on Feb. 25, 2019, to degrade its ability to plan and execute attacks against the Somali people.

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Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

7:13 PM11/27/2018

AFRICOM Commanding General met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia, Nov. 27, 2018.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

3:30 PM9/12/2018

U.S. forces conducted an airstrike during a Somali partner forces-led operation against al Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, Sept. 11, 2018, in the central Somali village of Mubaraak, approximately 37 miles west of Mogadishu.

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CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

3:12 PM7/6/2018

Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Somali dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

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CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

CJTF-HOA Reinforces Commitment to Djibouti’s Rapid Intervention Battalion

3:12 PM7/6/2018

Members of the Djiboutian Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) perform a traditional Somali dance during a celebration for new RIB graduates at a training site outside Djibouti City, June 28, 2018. The RIB is a U.S. Army trained unit that was formed to respond to crises and promote regional security and stability in East Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

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11:09 AM6/11/2018

Somali maritime police talk together before running through a visit, board, search and seizure drill (VBSS) during exercise Cutlass Express 2018 in the Port of Djibouti Feb. 5, 2018. Cutlass Express is designed to improve cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Allyson Manners)

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U.S. Statement on Alleged Civilian Casualties in Somalia

U.S. Statement on Alleged Civilian Casualties in Somalia

U.S. Statement on Alleged Civilian Casualties in Somalia

3:05 PM6/8/2018

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces, in an advise-and-assist capacity, partnered in a Somali-led operation to disrupt and degrade al-Shabaab's terrorist network near Bulcida, Somalia, May 9, 2018, as previously released.

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U.S. statement on alleged civilian casualties in Somalia

U.S. statement on alleged civilian casualties in Somalia

U.S. statement on alleged civilian casualties in Somalia

5:15 PM5/11/2018

U.S. forces, in an advise-and-assist capacity, partnered in a Somali-led operation to disrupt and degrade al-Shabaab's terrorist network near Bulcida, Somalia, May 9, 2018.

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