In Somalia’s Faltering Shadow War Against al-Shabab, Recruits Are Victims on and off the Battlefield
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A conflict is ongoing in Somalia between the government and al-Shabab. The situation is complex, with reports of a faltering shadow war and efforts to expand an offensive against the militant group. There have been attacks, including one on a hotel, resulting in significant casualties.
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