The Alshabab( Youths) is one of the oldest Islamic organization in Africa. Alshabab came into the lime light some 23 years ago after the fall of Barre's government in 1991. That was the initial of the Somalia's civil war, that was when Alshaba start to occupy villages.
Somalia is a very large country, home to over 10 million people, Somali history can be dated back to about 10 thousand years ago. Islam has been in Somalia just decades after the coming of the religion. Somalia was under British control from 1884 till 1960 before their independence.
Nigeria, kenya, uganda, and African union forces have been in the fore front in the fight against Alshabab. Many atimes they tried to get reed of them from Somalia. The US was there and fought with Muhammad Fara idid. The Al shabab was Partially dislodged from the capital Mogadishu about 4 time. The last was in 2011 after attaking uganda. Now the Somali military backed by African Union has defeated the Alshabab in it last strong hold this month.
Sheik Muhammad is the current president. He very well knows that the battle is not over. Because even the so called green zone is not safe. Many a times suicide bombers stroke the areas.
Negotiations remains the only answer to Somali permanent peace and security. The frequent intervention of Somali neighbors must stop. The security of Somali is the security of its neighbors.
Just like other fighters. The Alshabab has a strong force of 7000 men. It has tanks, RPGs and a lot other sophisticated weapons. Its doctrine and zeal to fight is more than that of the Somli and African union forces. Belligerence and war has caused over 300 thousand death to innocent souls in Somalia.
Poverty is on the increase. Migration has risen in double digits
Still is not late for peace in Somalia. Just like Sudan, the government and the people must find a political way to solve the crisis. If not, the end to belligerence is a way with no end.
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