Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

According to experts from the UN, Somalia and the East African region, particularly Kenya, are still facing the greatest immediate threat from al-Shabab.

Significant areas of southern and central Somalia are under the control of the al-Qaeda-linked group, which regularly attacks both government and security forces as well as civilians.

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The organization has fought for the organization’s role in attacks in Djibouti, Uganda, and Kenya over the years.

It continues to be able to strike despite Somali and international forces’ efforts to stop its operations.

Why, after 20 years, has the fight against this group failed?

Presenter:

Dareen Abughaida

Guests:

Ismael Tahir is a research fellow with the Somali Peninsula’s organization Hilin, which is dedicated to promoting development, governance, and politics.

Afyare Elmi, a research professor at the Mogadishu City University.