Security
NISA Operation Kills Al-Shabaab Leaders in Hiraan
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in cooperation with international partners, conducted a planned operation on August 12, 2026, in Mahas district, Hiraan region. The operation targeted a house where senior Al-Shabaab leaders were present, resulting in the killing of three commanders and seriously wounding senior leader Mustaf Aato. This action aims to degrade Al-Shabaab's operational capabilities.
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