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Hypocrisy Exposed: Al-Shabaab Leaders Flee with Their Families as Somalia Fights Back

By Abdullahi Hussein
Last updated: May 1, 2023
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Al-Shabaab, the once-powerful terror group that has terrorized Somalia for more than a decade, is now on the run and in a state of confusion and disorientation.

With the government’s and the public’s resolve to get rid of the mayhem, Al-Shabaab’s leaders are frantically trying to evacuate their families to safe government-controlled areas in a desperate attempt to keep them out of harm’s way.

This highlights the group’s hypocrisy, as they have been willing to put other children in harm’s way to fight for their oppressive cause, yet they are not willing to put their own families at risk.

The ongoing operation against Al-Shabaab has exposed their true intentions and weakened their hold on Somalia, bringing hope for lasting peace and security to the country.

The government, with the support of the public, has launched a three-faced offensive aimed at cutting off Al-Shabaab’s sources of funding, unmasking its true intentions and eradicating it from the country’s soil.

The military operation, which is the most extensive mobilization seen in the history of Somalia, is almost complete, with most parts of Galmudug and Hirshabeelle liberated from the group’s control.

With the help of international partners, NISA has made it nearly impossible for Al-Shabaab’s leaders to maneuver in the areas they still control.

By carrying out constant airstrikes and targeted raids on their hideouts, NISA has denied the group’s leaders any semblance of normalcy.

This has created panic among the top commanders, who are now evacuating their families to safe government-controlled areas secretly.

The national media has obtained the names of top Al-Shabaab leaders who are frantically moving their children out of harm’s way.

These are the people who have been willing to put other children in harm’s way to fight for their oppressive cause, but when it comes to their own children, they do everything in their power to keep them safe.

One such commander is Hussein Ali Fidow from Elbur.

He has moved his children out of the town out of fear for their lives. Commander Abdirahman Al-Salafi from Awdigle district in lower Shabeelle has also moved his children to safer locations.

Commander Mohamed Abuu Abdalla from Baladweyne is among the leaders fleeing with their children.

Commander Ibraahim Sayid from Afmadow district in lower Juba also evacuated his children secretly to a safe location in a government-controlled area.

Ahmed Diriye is another top Al-Shabaab leader who keeps his family in separate locations in anticipation of a crackdown. Commander Hassan Afgooye from Afmadow district has evacuated his children from Kunya Barrow to a government-controlled location in South West in a desperate attempt to keep them safe. Commander Abuu Muslim, who hails from Bur-Hakkaba, has moved his children from Jilib in Middle Jubba and Kunya Barrow in lower Shabeelle to a safer area in Southwest.

Commanders Mohamed Mire and Buli from Eyl district in Bosaso are also among the leaders frantically trying to evacuate their children to safer locations.

They have confirmed that they have moved their children to government-controlled areas in Puntland and Jubbaland.

The names of these commanders and their actions demonstrate the hypocrisy of the senior Al-Shabaab leaders.

These leaders are willing to put other people’s children in harm’s way to fight for their oppressive rule, but when it comes to their own children, they do everything in their power to keep them safe.

It is a clear indication that they know the devastation and destruction that their group has caused and the severity of the danger that their children would face if they remained in areas under their control.

The government’s and the public’s resolve to eradicate Al-Shabaab has been unwavering. The success of the military operations, the unmasking of the group’s true intentions, and the cutting off of its sources of funding have dealt a significant blow to the group.

The panic among the group’s leaders, who are now frantically evacuating their families to safe government-controlled areas, is a testament to the progress that has been made.

The leaders of Al-Shabaab have used violence and terror to assert their oppressive rule, but they are not willing to put their own families in harm’s way.

It is a clear indication of their disregard for human life and their hypocritical approach to their cause. The ongoing operation against Al-Shabaab has exposed their true intentions and weakened their hold on Somalia.

The success of the operation is a testament to the resilience of the Somali people and the government’s commitment to defeating terrorism.

The evacuation of Al-Shabaab commanders’ families is a clear indication that the group is on the run and is losing its grip on power.

The Somali government has vowed to continue its efforts until Al-Shabaab is completely eradicated from the country.

The Somali people hope that this operation will bring lasting peace and security to their country and pave the way for a brighter future.

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