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Ethiopian civil conflict (2018–present) Territorial control as of August 2024. [a] (For a more detailed, up-to-date, interactive map, see here). The ongoing Ethiopian civil conflict began with the 2018 dissolution of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (ERPDF), an ethnic federalist, dominant party political coalition.
Somali Civil War. The Somali Civil War (Somali: Dagaalkii Sokeeye ee Soomaaliya; Arabic: الحرب الأهلية الصومالية al-ḥarb al-’ahliyya aṣ-ṣūmāliyya) is an ongoing civil war that is taking place in Somalia. It grew out of resistance to the military junta which was led by Siad Barre during the 1980s.
The Somali Civil War (2009–present) is the ongoing phase of the Somali Civil War which is concentrated in southern and central Somalia. [8] It began in late January 2009 with the present conflict mainly between the forces of the Federal Government of Somalia assisted by African Union peacekeeping troops and al-Shabaab militants who pledged alliegence to al-Qaeda during 2012.
The documents revealed that the US found the prospect unacceptable and would back Ethiopia in the event of an ICU takeover. Journalist Jon Snow reported that during the meeting ‘the blueprint for a very American supported Ethiopian invasion of Somalia was hatched’. No Somali officials were involved in the discussions. [34]
The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia, and insurgents in the area. Originating in the 1300s, the present conflict stems from the Ethiopian Empire's expansions into the Somali-inhabited Ogaden region during the late 19th century.
2024 El Dher attack. On June 8, 2024, Al-Shabaab militants attacked four military bases and overran the town of El Dher for several hours, killing many soldiers of the Somali National Force. The militants were eventually defeated by a U.S.-assisted airstrike. This was the deadliest terrorist attack since the Aws Wayne debacle. [7][8][9][10]
May. 4 May - Somali government reports a 70% decrease in al-Shabab attacks. [4] 26 May - Battle of Buulo Mareer, al-Shabaab attack on Ugandan forces.
23 October: 2022 Kismayo hotel attack. 29 October: October 2022 Mogadishu bombings: a twin car bombing in Mogadishu by al-Shabaab kills 121 people. [ 8] 27 November - November 2022 Mogadishu attack. 5 December: Somali forces and allied militias seized Adan Yabal from Al-Shabaab. [ 9]