Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    Community-Police Engagement Meeting Held in Yaqshiid to Strengthen Security Cooperation
    August 9, 2025
    Urgent Epidemiological Alert Report: Unprecedented Diphtheria Surge in Mogadishu
    August 9, 2025
    Defence Minister Confirms 120 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Bariire Operation
    August 8, 2025
    SNA, AUSSOM Forces Capture Strategic Town of Bariire After Week-Long Offensive
    August 8, 2025
    Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing
    August 8, 2025
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Somali-American Candidate Abdirizak Mohamed Ali Runs for Mayor of Hopkins, Minnesota
    August 8, 2025
    Israel kills aid worker in Gaza amid rising starvation deaths, US envoy meets with hostages’ families
    August 3, 2025
    Ghana Donates 40 Metric Tonnes of Cocoa to Palestine in Act of Solidarity
    August 2, 2025
    Seven people in critical condition after car ramming at LA nightclub
    July 20, 2025
    Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, killing 37
    July 20, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    Somali and Allied Forces Deal Major Blow to Al-Shabaab in Coordinated Offensive
    August 6, 2025
    Somalia’s Financial War Against Al-Shabaab: Key Achievements and Strategic Milestones (2022–2025)
    August 4, 2025
    H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali Dhaay: Driving Somalia’s Diplomatic Renewal and International Partnerships
    August 4, 2025
    National ID Enforcement in Somalia: A Strategic Plan to boost the Country’s Economy
    July 31, 2025
    The Return of the White Star: Somali Airlines Resumes Operations After Three Decades
    July 29, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
    Collaboration of ICT transformation for digital Infrastructure
    October 24, 2023
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Mogadishu Stadium to Host Star-Studded Match Featuring Somali Legends and International Football Icons
    May 27, 2025
    Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues
    January 5, 2025
    Galmudug wins the Inter-State Football Tournament
    January 29, 2024
    Somalia set for two int’l friendlies ahead of WC qualifier clashes against Algeria and Uganda
    October 10, 2023
    Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
    October 3, 2023
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
Reading: Orphaned and Hopeless: The Devastating Impact of Terrorism on Somalia’s Children.
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Articles > Orphaned and Hopeless: The Devastating Impact of Terrorism on Somalia’s Children.
Articles

Orphaned and Hopeless: The Devastating Impact of Terrorism on Somalia’s Children.

By Osman
Last updated: March 31, 2023
5 Min Read
Share

Somalia has been plagued by violence and instability for decades, with the terror group al-Shabaab being one of the main culprits. The group, which is affiliated with al-Qaeda, has committed numerous atrocities against the people of Somalia, including imposing crippling extortion fees on businesses and killing those who failed to comply with their demands. The result has been devastating for the people of Somalia, with many losing their livelihoods and becoming vulnerable to the group’s violence.

The government of Somalia has been working to combat al-Shabaab for many years, but it was not until recently that they declared an all-out war on the group. The military operations that followed have been successful in pushing back the group and reducing their financial power. Many areas that were once under al-Shabaab’s control have been reclaimed by the government, and their evil ideology has been exposed.

Despite these successes, al-Shabaab still poses a threat to the people of Somalia. The group has the capacity to strike and cause significant harm. The government has therefore vowed to step up its operations and neutralize the group’s threat completely.

The impact of al-Shabaab’s violence on the people of 

Somalia has been profound. Children, in particular, have been affected, with many losing their parents and their sources of income. The national media has visited some of these children, and their stories are heart-wrenching.

The stories of Hudeyfi and Farhan, the two children who lost their fathers to the violence of al-Shabaab, are heart-wrenching and demonstrate the devastating impact of terrorism on innocent civilians, particularly children.

Hudeyfi’s story highlights the emotional toll that violence can take on children. His father was a school teacher who was killed in a car explosion, and Hudeyfi recalls receiving the news of his father’s death with shock and disbelief. He describes how his family’s life changed after his father’s death and how they struggled to cope with the loss of their breadwinner. Hudeyfi’s story is a poignant reminder of how the innocent victims of terrorism are often the ones who suffer the most, with their lives forever changed by the violence inflicted upon them.

Farhan’s story, on the other hand, demonstrates the lasting trauma that can be inflicted on children who have lost their loved ones to terrorism. Farhan lost his father in a bomb blast, and his grief is palpable as he recalls receiving the news of his father’s death. He struggles to come to terms with his loss, and his tears are a testament to the pain and suffering that he has endured as a result of al-Shabaab’s violence.

Both Hudeyfi and Farhan’s stories highlight the need for support and care for the children who have been affected by terrorism. These children have been robbed of their childhoods and their futures, and they need assistance in coping with their trauma and rebuilding their lives. The government and civil society organizations must work to provide the necessary support and resources to these children, to help them overcome their grief and move forward towards a better future.

the stories of Hudeyfi and Farhan serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of terrorism on innocent civilians, particularly children. Their stories must be heard, and their needs must be addressed, to ensure that they are not forgotten in the fight against terrorism.

The trauma inflicted on the people of Somalia by al-Shabaab is immense. But there is hope that the recent military operations will bring an end to the group’s reign of terror. The government’s commitment to fighting the group is unwavering, and they have the support of the people.

The people of Somalia have suffered for too long at the hands of al-Shabaab. But with the group’s power and influence waning, there is a glimmer of hope that peace and stability can be restored to the country. The children who have lost their parents and their livelihoods deserve nothing less. It is now up to the government to continue their efforts and ensure that the people of Somalia can live in peace and security.

By Abdiqani Abdullahi

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

CultureEducationLocal News
November 23, 2024

Kenya’s small farmers find respite in avocados amid changing climate

NAIROBI(SONNA) As crop diseases and pests rise in Kenya amid a rapidly changing climate that…

March 11, 2023

Community-Police Engagement Meeting Held in Yaqshiid to Strengthen Security Cooperation

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Yaqshiid district in the Banadir region hosted a meeting to discuss security, community…

August 9, 2025

Nimcaan Hilaac appointed to lead Waberi National Band

Mogadishu (SONNA)-Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed…

March 3, 2020

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Inside Somalia-Turkey health relations

The downfall of Somalia's military government in 1991 led to a series of crises for the Somali people in terms…

Articles
September 4, 2021

Global South Think Tanks Forum in Beijing: A Call for Collective Action

The Global South Think Tanks Forum, hosted in Beijing, China, served as a vital gathering for leaders and experts from…

Articles
October 16, 2024

H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali Dhaay: Driving Somalia’s Diplomatic Renewal and International Partnerships

Since taking office in 2025 as Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali Dhaay has…

Articles
August 4, 2025

Doha Hosts the 26th Session of the Council Conference of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy

Doha (SONNA) - Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister…

ArticlesWorld News
May 4, 2025

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?