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Al-Shabaab Abusing Women, Using Them to Bolster Its Ranks and Lethality

29 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 14

This report details how Al-Shabaab is reportedly abusing women and exploiting them to strengthen its operational capabilities and increase its lethality. The findings highlight the severe human rights violations perpetrated by the group and their devastating impact on vulnerable populations in areas under their control.

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