Mogadishu, Somalia — The State Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister, Hirsi Gaani, has issued a powerful call for national unity to combat extremist groups. Speaking at a national media week meeting, the Minister emphasized the government’s strategic plan to liberate the country from these groups and the critical role the public must play in this effort.
Minister Gaani praised the recent battlefield victories of the Somali National Army, noting the ongoing military operations in the Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, and Hiiraan regions. These offensives are aimed at driving out extremist militias and securing previously contested territories.
He emphasized that public support is vital for the success of these operations and for enabling internally displaced people to return to their homes and resume their lives. The Minister highlighted that a unified front between the government, military, and citizens is the only way to achieve lasting peace and security.
This call for unity reflects the government’s determination to not only win the military campaign but also to foster a national consensus against extremism. The message is a clear appeal for all Somalis to stand together and support the ongoing efforts to eradicate the threat posed by these groups from the country.
