What Drives Al-Shabaab In Somalia Somalia
Before 2008, Al-Shabaab was a small player within the larger Islamic Courts Union . The Union was an umbrella entity that emerged around 2003 to provide justice and security in Mogadishu in the absence of a formal state, writes It transformed from a terrorist organisation, fighting Ethiopian occupation, to something of a de-facto state. It gainedAl-Shabaab adapted and honed its ability to conduct attacks.
The group's nationalist stance against foreign troops in Somalia has been a theme throughout its evolution. After 15 years of conflict, Al-Shabaab remains a significant threat to stability in Somalia and its neighbours, like Kenya. Understanding its motives to expel foreign troops, implement its version of Sharia and defeat the government raises questions on how to end their insurgency. The Conversation Africa, 11 October 2022
In response to external - and at times internal - pressure, Al-Shabaab's insurgency in Somalia has evolved over time. So have its motivations and goals.
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