Gallery contains 1 image × Photo 1 of 1 AFRICOM logo PNG_release thumbnail Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs  In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting an al Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Badhan, Somalia.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al Shabaab's ability to threaten the U.S. homeland, our forces, and our citizens abroad.Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Al-Qaeda-aligned Al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday rejected the U.S. military’s claim that it killed a weapons dealer for the group in a drone strike near the northeastern Somalia town of Badhan in the Sanaag region on September 13. The militants described the claim as a justification for the killing of Somali civilians.The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) had earlier taken responsibility for the drone strike targeting Omar Abdullahi Abdi, a well-known and respected clan leader in Jiicaanyo area. The claim of responsibility came amid earlier speculation that the United Arab Emirates was behind the elder’s assassination.“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting an al Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025,” AFRICOM said in a statement.In response, Al-Shabaab dismissed the U.S. military’s assertion, saying the targeted man was neither a member nor a weapons dealer for the group. The militant organization described the claim as a baseless attempt to legitimize the elder’s assassination.Al-Shabaab further stated that the incident was not isolated but part of a broader pattern of attacks by the U.S. against Somali intellectuals and civilians since the 1990s. The group asserted that the U.S. not only targets civilians, falsely labeling them as militants, but also sometimes kills Somali government troops and regional forces, branding them Al-Shabaab.As an example, the militants pointed to a 2016 drone strike that killed 13 Galmudug regional forces near Galkayo. The U.S. initially claimed the victims were all Al-Shabaab members, but it was later revealed they were pro-government forces, highlighting, according to Al-Shabaab, the “lies about its drone operations in Somalia.”In its statement, the group declared it would not accept its name being used to justify attacks harming Somali civilians or carrying out massacres.AFRICOM did not name the individual targeted in the airstrike, describing him only as an Al-Shabaab weapons dealer. This vagueness has fueled growing speculation and anger over the elder’s assassination.Clan leaders from Sanaag region, where the elder hailed from, have demanded an immediate explanation from Puntland authorities on who provided the information that led to the U.S. strike and why. Although AFRICOM said the strike was conducted in coordination with Somalia’s federal government, no official response has come from Mogadishu.It took five days for the U.S. military to claim responsibility for the strike, which sparked protests and outrage in Sanaag.Before the U.S. statement, many Somali political analysts and former officials suspected the United Arab Emirates, which has a growing military presence in Puntland state, was behind the assassination. Protesters in Sanaag accused the UAE of orchestrating the killing because the elder opposed a mineral and gold extraction deal between Puntland’s leadership and Abu Dhabi. Videos showed residents blaming the UAE for what they described as illegal exploitation of their region’s resources.However, the U.S. claim has shifted the narrative, though many questions remain unanswered by Somalia’s federal government and the U.S. military.The elder was an unarmed man who lived in a peaceful area controlled by Puntland security forces and frequently traveled between major Puntland towns, including Bosaso and Garowe. If he was truly a weapons dealer, critics ask why he was not arrested and interrogated rather than killed and then posthumously labeled a militant.This is not the first time the U.S. has claimed to have killed Al-Shabaab members who later turned out to be civilians, sparking public anger.Somali security officials and regional authorities have reportedly used U.S. airstrikes to target political opponents, individuals from rival clans, or people with whom they have disputes. Since the beginning of U.S. drone operations in Somalia, hundreds of civilians, including women and children, have been killed or wounded. Many were initially claimed as militants, but later investigations revealed their innocence.What remains most painful, according to observers, is that many of those harmed in U.S. strikes were women and children – and few, if any, have received compensation or apologies for wrongful deaths or injuries.Contact us: info@somaliguardian.com

A recent U.S. Africa Command airstrike in Somalia is being investigated by local authorities after claims that a village elder was killed as a result of erroneous targeting. AFRICOM said Sept. 18, 2025, that it had no further information to provide about the weekend airstrike. (U.S. Africa Command) Authorities in Somalia are investigating the circumstances surrounding a recent U.S. airstrike after claims that a village elder killed in the operation was wrongly targeted, according to a major Somali news outlet and other domestic media. U.S. Africa Command launched airstrikes Saturday against an al-Shabab weapons dealer in the town of Badhan in southern Somalia, an AFRICOM statement Wednesday said. The joint American and Somali force “continues to take action to degrade” the militant group, AFRICOM said in a statement. Al-Shabab has been waging an insurgency for decades against Somalia’s shaky central government, which receives U.S. military assistance. However, the weekend operation has sparked accusations by relatives of respected tribal elder Omar Abdillahi Abdi Ibrahim that he was wrongly targeted in the attack. Puntland police have opened an investigation into his death, several Somali news outlets reported this week. Abdi was a member of a committee working on community development initiatives in the area and was at odds with various regional authorities, prominent online Somali news outlet Hiiraan reported Wednesday. Family members told Hiiraan that Abdi had no ties to al-Shabab. AFRICOM said Thursday in response to questions regarding the killing that it had no further information to offer. Over the past several months, AFRICOM has stepped up its airstrike campaign in Somalia. It has launched more than 70 strikes there so far this year, more than in any other year in the command’s nearly 20-year history. Nevertheless, al-Shabab remains firmly entrenched. Furthermore, the Islamic State group’s Somalia branch has emerged as a separate threat in the country’s north, becoming a frequent target of AFRICOM airstrikes.

Wednesday September 17, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) — A U.S. airstrike in Somalia’s northern Sanaag region killed Abdullahi Omar Abdi, a respected clan elder whom the Pentagon identified as an Al-Shabab weapons trafficker, US Africa Command confirmed Wednesday.AFRICOM said the September 13 strike near Badhan targeted an Al-Shabab member “responsible for procuring and transferring illegal weapons,” and was carried out in coordination with Somalia’s federal government and armed forces. “We will continue precision strikes to degrade Al-Shabab’s ability to threaten the US homeland, our forces and our citizens abroad,” the command said.While AFRICOM did not identify the target, local authorities and family members reported that prominent traditional elder Abdullahi Omar Abdi was killed in an airstrike in the area around the same time.Relatives insist Abdi was deliberately targeted while travelling alone and reject any suggestion he had ties to Al-Shabab, describing him as a peace mediator and member of a local development committee in Sanaag who had recently met Puntland’s president in Bosaso.Abdi was known as a critic of the newly declared Northeastern administration in Las Anod, which remains at the center of political tensions.Puntland investigators said parts of Abdi’s remains were recovered at the scene, about 25 kilometres outside Badhan. They also added that preliminary findings suggested U.S. intelligence had tracked individuals suspected of Al-Shabab ties who had entered Sanaag. Police commander Col. Aden Ahmed Ali said an inquiry is ongoing to establish the motive and identify those responsible, while urging residents to remain calm.The strike initially fueled speculation in Sanaag, where some residents accused Puntland authorities or the United Arab Emirates of involvement before AFRICOM acknowledged responsibility.Abdi is the first Somali elder publicly acknowledged to have been killed by a US strike, an escalation that has fueled anger among traditional leaders. The Northeastern regional administration in Las Anod condemned the killing, saying airstrikes that target elders “harm the peace and stability of the Somali people,” and called on Mogadishu to safeguard Somali airspace.Traditional leaders from Sanaag and Haylan have also petitioned Puntland’s president for action, warning that the killing of respected figures risks deepening political rifts in the region.

US Says Elder Killed in Somalia Airstrike Was Al-Shabaab Weapons Facilitator, Family Disputes Claim Posted On 18-09-2025, 08:19AM BADHAN, Somalia - A traditional elder killed in northern Somalia recently has been linked to the Al-Shabaab weapons network, the US Africa Command said on Wednesday, bringing to a close a matter that had caused panic and concerns in the country. Abdullahi Omar Abdi was killed a few days ago within Sanaag — a disputed region between Somaliland and Puntland states, but falls under the newly created SSC-Khatumo, which has since been renamed Northeastern State. Killed on September 13th near Badhan, the US termed Abdi as an Al-Shabab member “responsible for procuring and transferring illegal weapons.” We were carried out in coordination with Somalia’s federal government and armed forces. “We will continue precision strikes to degrade Al-Shabab’s ability to threaten the US homeland, our forces and our citizens abroad,” the command said. The target was identified by locals and members of his family, even though the US Africa Command did not directly mention him. Close family members who have spoken to the media said the airstrike wrongly targeted Abdi, claiming that he was traveling alone, adding that he does not have links to the Al-Shabaab militants who have, for two decades, terrorized security infrastructure, besides killing innocent civilians. Further, the family described him as a peace mediator who worked closely with the local development committee and had reportedly met Puntland leader Said Abdullahi Deni in Bosaso. Abdi was known as a critic of the newly declared Northeastern administration in Las Anod, which remains at the center of political tensions. Authorities in Puntland recovered parts of his remains from the scene, and preliminary investigations had established that intelligence operatives from the US tracked suspected Al-Shabaab members who had entered Sanaag. Police commander Col. Aden Ahmed Ali said an inquiry is ongoing to establish the motive and identify those responsible, while urging residents to remain calm. The death raised eyebrows before the US Africa Command took responsibility, calming a potentially explosive political storm. GAROWE ONLINE

Badhan, Somalia — Senior security and administrative officials in the Sanaag region have on Wednesday strongly denied U.S. report that a man killed in an American airstrike in September was an arms dealer for the al-Shabab militant group. Caaqil Omar Abdillahi Abdi, a respected traditional elder was killed on Sept. 13, 2025, in the Jicanyo area near Ceel Buh district. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) later said it had targeted an al-Shabab arms dealer in the region but did not release a name. Local officials insist the strike coincided exactly with the time and place of Omar’s death and say he was an innocent community leader. "This was an unexpected and shocking incident,” said Faisal Abdillahi, the Sanaag regional intelligence chief. "A man driving his car was bombed from the air. We, the officials, had no prior knowledge or warning. The deceased was a prominent figure who worked closely with the community. We don’t understand why he was targeted.” Abdillahi said there were no known allegations linking the elder to militant groups. "We have never heard of any terrorist charges against him. People are now terrified whenever they hear aircraft overhead. We need to know why he was killed and who authorized it.” Brig. Gen. Abdillahi Omar Anshuur, commander of the Puntland Dervish Forces’ 9th Division, which covers the Sanaag and Hayland regions, said Omar had a long record of serving his community. "I knew Caaqil Omar for decades — we worked together along the coast in the 1980s,” Anshuur said. "He was a peacemaker who helped defend Puntland during conflicts with al-Shabab and ISIS. His killing was illegal and unjust. He had been in Bosaso for 20 days and had even met President Said Abdullahi Deni. If he were guilty of anything, he would have been arrested, not bombed.” The general added that the airstrike had sown fear and instability in the area. "We want answers. This deliberate killing has created confusion and insecurity among our people,” he said. Col. Aden Ahmed Ali, the regional police commander, said local authorities initially had no idea who conducted the strike. "For a week, we searched for answers. Only later did AFRICOM release a short statement confirming it carried out an airstrike but without naming the target,” Ali said. "The date and location matched the attack that killed Chief Omar. He was not hiding in the bush or on any wanted list. He was a public figure, known for protecting the community and working with the government,” Ali said. "We are certain he was not a terrorist. The United States must explain why a respected peacemaker was hit with three missiles. We call on Washington to provide a clear answer.” The governor of Puntland's Sanaag region, Said Ahmed Jama described Omar as "a well-known community figure and problem-solver.” "He was involved in development and mediation work,” the governor said. "There were no complaints, rumors, or charges against him. The regional administration was never informed of any accusations. We are awaiting clarification from the U.S. on why this man was targeted.” The regional administration, the governor added, "worked closely with the late Caaqil Omar and is deeply dissatisfied with how he was killed. We are calling for justice.” The denials from regional authorities come amid growing protests in Sanaag and parts of Puntland, where community members have demanded transparency from the U.S. government. Families and local leaders have called on Washington to release evidence supporting its claim that the strike targeted an al-Shabab operative. AFRICOM has conducted airstrikes in Somalia for nearly two decades, targeting al-Shabab and Islamic State fighters. The command says its operations are carefully planned to minimize civilian casualties. However, Somali officials and rights organizations have long criticized the U.S. for a lack of transparency and accountability. Independent investigations have occasionally found that civilians — including community leaders — have been killed in mistaken or poorly verified strikes. Source: Hiiraan Online

They are the same number, same weight (Kg) on each side, the missile that killed the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the three missiles that were killed AHUN Caaqil Omar Abdullahi Abdi.

Waa isku number waa isku culays (Kg) dhan kasta waa isku mid Gantaalkii lagu dilay General kii reer Iran ee Qassem Soleimani iyo Sadexda gantaal ee lagu dilay AHUN Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi Wana gantaalada Maraykanku sameeyo ee "2-MAN LIFT" and "WT: 52.0 kg/115 L" Ilaa hadda Dowladaha Maraykanka, Somalia, Somaliland iyo Maamulka Puntland waxa war ah kama soo saarin duqaynta lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi.

BREAKING: The Puntland government has claimed that the Yadans were behind the killing of Chief Omar Abdullahi, who was killed in an airstrike in Elbuh, Sanaag.

DEGDEG: dowlada puntand ayaa sheegtay inay yadu ka dambaysay dilka caaqil cumar cabdullahi kaas oo duqayn lagu dilay ceelbuh, sanaag.

‎Sanaag: Airplane strike targeted a vehicle passing through Jincayo area which is part of Ceelbuh area of Sanaag region. May Allah have mercy on Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim, the elders of the Sanaag region, and two other people who died in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaadhi marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim Cuqaasha Gobolka Sanaag iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

It is Chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi who died in a bombing near the town of Ceelbuh in Puntland ....see more

Waa caaqil cumar Cabdullahi cabdi oo ku geeriyooday Duqeyn ka dhacday Agagaarka Magaalada Ceelbuh ee puntland

48 hours after the assassination of Chief Omar - the unanswered questions surrounding his case. Shucayb Daad Mohamed

48-Saac kadib dilkiii caaqil Cumar- sualaha aan jawaabta loo hayn ee ku gadaaman kiiskiisa. Shucayb Daad Mohamed

May Allah have mercy on the leader Omar Abdullahi Abdi who was killed in a bomb attack this afternoon. May Allah have mercy on the deceased. My condolences to all his family and relatives, especially brother Nashaad Omar.

Allaha unaxariisto caaqil cumar cabdullahi abdi galabta duqayn lagu dilay alaha unaxariisto marxuumka waxaaa uga tacsiyeynayaa dhamaan ehelkiisa iyo qaraabadiisa ugu horayso walaal Nashaad Omar

What happened to the bombed vehicle carrying, may God have mercy on, Chief Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim and the two individuals who were with him?

Siduu noqday baaburkii la duqeeyay ee ay saarnaayeen ilaahy ha unaxariistee Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo labadii shakhsi ee la socday .

May Allah have mercy on our grandfather, peace be upon Omar Abdullah, son of Ibrahim 🤲🥲#latinqays #onthisday

Alle haku naxariisto awoowe nabadoon cumar cabdulaahi cabdi ibraahin🤲🥲#laatiiniqays #onthisday

The manner in which Chief Omar Abdullahi was killed was part of the cultural identity of the Sanaag region.

Qaabkii loo dilay Caaqil Cumar cabdullahi OO ka mid ahaa isimida dhaqanka gobolka sanaag.

‎Sanaag: An airstrike targeted a vehicle traveling in Jincayo area of the Elbuh area of Sanaag region. May God have mercy on Aqil Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim and two other workers were killed in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaari marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

#DEGDEG: The United States admitted to carrying out an airstrike in the Badhan district area, Sanaag region on Sept. 13, 2025. The bombing killed the leader Omar Abdullahi Abdi, who was a prominent figure in the area..... Abdirashiid Osman Mohamed

#DEGDEG: Mareykanka qirtay inuu duqeyn cirka ah ka fuliyay nawaaxiga degmada Badhan, ee gobolka Sanaag Sept. 13, 2025. Duqaynta ayaa lagu dilay caaqil cumar Cabdullahi cabdi oo deegaankaas Caanka ahay..... Abdirashiid osmaan mohamad

May God have mercy on Caaqil Cumar Abdilahi. He was the traditional leader (chief) of the Warsangali clan. Behind his killing are only two men: Xasan Shiikh Maxamuud (the Somali president), or Firdhiye. Any investigation that is carried out will ultimately point to one of those two.

Alle ha unaxariisto Caaqil Cumar Abdilahi Waa Madax Dhaqameedka Warsangali Dilkiisa Waxaa Ka Danbeeya Laba Nin Uun 1-Xasan shiikh maxamuud ama 2-Firdhiye Baadhiskasta Oo Lasameeyo Labadaasay Kuso Ururaysa uun

Sanaag – An airstrike in Jincayo, Elbuh killed Aqil Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim

Sanaag – Duqayn diyaaradeed oo ka dhacday deegaanka Jincayo, Ceelbuh ayaa lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim

Inaalillahi wa inaallillahi raji'un mj it is shameful and a scandal what they did yesterday may God have mercy on the leader Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim who was killed and warned. I share the grief and send my condolences to the entire community of Warsan Gali 😭

inaalilaahi wa inaaillaahi raajicuun mj waa ku ceeb iyo fadeexad mida ay shalay sameeyeen allaha u naxariisto caaqil cumar cabdullahi ibraahim oo dil iyo digasho la isugu daray waxaan murugada la qeybsanayaa tacsina u dirayaa beel weynta warsan Gali😭

The area where the bombing took place, which had no communication service, made it difficult to obtain further information about the bombing that killed Chief Omar Abdullahi and his as-yet-unidentified companion.

Goobta duqayntu ka dhacday oo aan lahayn wax adeeg isgaarsiined ah ayaa adkeysy in la helo xog dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan duqaynta uu ku geeryooday caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi iyo ruuxa la socday ee aan weli la aqoonsan ..

Chief Omar Abdullahi, one of the elders of Sanaag Bari, died today in an airstrike 8 km from the town of Elbuh. It is said that aircraft targeted his vehicle while it was passing through, but the reason and who was behind it is not known. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi oo ka mid ahaa cuqaasha Sanaag Bari ayaa maanta ku geeriyooday duqayn ka dhacday meel 8 km u jirta magaalada Ceelbuh. Waxaa la sheegay in diyaarado lagu beegsaday gaadhigiisa oo halkaas marayay, balse sababta iyo cidda ka dambaysa lama oga. ilaa iminka majirto cid sheegatay duqayntan.

It is the same number, the same weight (Kg) on each side, the same missile that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the three missiles that killed AHUN Chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi. They are the US-made missiles "2-MAN LIFT" and "WT: 52.0 kg/115 L" So far, the US Government, Villa Somalia, and the Puntland Administration have not released any information about the bombing that killed Chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi.

Waa isku number waa isku culays (Kg) dhan kasta waa isku mid Gantaalkii lagu dilay General kii reer Iran ee Qassem Soleimani iyo Sadexda gantaal ee lagu dilay AHUN Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi Wana gantaalada Maraykanku sameeyo ee "2-MAN LIFT" and "WT: 52.0 kg/115 L" Ilaa hadda Dowladaha Maraykanka,Villa Somalia, iyo Maamulka Puntland waxa war ah kama soo saarin duqaynta lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi.

May Allah have mercy on the late Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim AHN, uncle of the leader Omar Abdullahi, who suffered during the bombing. May Allah have mercy on him.

Allaha ha u naxariisto nabadon cumar cabdullahi cabdi Ibrahim AHN adeer caaqil Cumar Cabdillaahi inta duqaynta waxkasoo gaareen ALLE hausahlo.

‎Sanaag: Airplane strike targeted a vehicle passing through Jincayo area which is part of Ceelbuh area of Sanaag region. May Allah have mercy on Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim, the elders of the Sanaag region, and two other people who died in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaadhi marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim Cuqaasha Gobolka Sanaag iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

Caaqil Omar Abdullahi Abdi who was one of the intellectuals of Sanaag region, was killed in a plane bombing today, no one can claim the killing of the wise.

Caaqil Cumar cabdullahi Cabdi oo kamid ahaa Caaqilada Gobalka Sanaag, ayaa duqeyn diyaaradeed lagu dilay maanta, cid sheegatah ma jirt dil caaqilka,

The General Chief of the Bah-Majeerteen clan and their ally Mohamed Osman Sugule (kunlaq) spoke about the protest that took place this morning in the Ceelbuh district of G Sanaag.

Jiif caaqilka Guud Ee beesha bah-majeerteen iyo bah wadaagtooda maxamed Cismaan sugule (kunlaq) Oo ka hadlay mudaharaadkii Saaka ka dhacay Degmadda ceelbuh ee G Sanaag

‎Sanaag: An airstrike targeted a vehicle traveling in Jincayo area of the Elbuh area of Sanaag region. May God have mercy on Aqil Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim and two other workers were killed in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaari marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

‎Sanaag: An airstrike targeted a vehicle traveling in Jincayo area of the Elbuh area of Sanaag region. May God have mercy on Aqil Omar Abdullahi Ibrahim and two other workers were killed in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaari marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

ِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ Death is a right and every person is destined to die May Allah swt have mercy on uncle Aaqil Omar Abdullahi, who was a person I loved very much, he was a prominent person in the region and the region who loved peace and stability for the people he lived with and was safe from harm As a member of the Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim family, he was our backbone, truly there was no death more painful than my own, I will never forget the fate that God has decreed and cannot be resisted, may Allah swt grant us patience and faith. We thank everyone who participated in our condolences. There is no reason to shell him and suspect him of being a threat to security, it is a brutal and barbaric murder, if it was a crime, he was in Bosaso and accompanied the Islamic delegation that left Sanaag region. The region has a safe zone and no one can arrest him, no one is hiding in his land, anyone who is proven to be behind the attack will be held accountable. There is no one who accompanied the deceased on his journey to Badhan.

ِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ Geeridu waa xaq qofkastana waa dhiman Allah swt ha u naxariisto adeer Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi oo ahaa shaqsi aad aan u jeclaa wuxuu ahaa qof ka muuqda mandaqada iyo gobolka jecel nabada iyo xasiloonida dadka uu la degan yahay lagana nabad helo Ka Reer Cabdulaahi Cabdi Ibraahim ahaan wuxuu noo ahaa laf dhabar ,runtii ma jirin geeri iiga xanuun badan oo isoo marta waxaan ku ilaawayaa Qadarta rabi oo aan laga hor iman karin Allah swt samir iyo Iimaan hanaga siiyo. Cidkasta oo noo soo tacsida nagala qayb qaadatay waan u mahad celinaynaa. Ma jirto sabab loo duqeyn karaa oo loogu tuhmo lid amni daro inuu wado, waa dil badheedh iyo wuxuush nimo ah hadii denbi lagu ogaa wuxuu joogay Bosaso wuxuu la socday waftidii Isimada Ee Gobolka Sanaag Ka tagtay. Gobolku laamo amaan ayuu leeyahay qofka soo xiri kara mana ahayn qof dhuumasho ku jooga dhulkiisa ,cidkasta oo ay ku cadaata inay ka danbaysay weerarkaas waa mid lays kala xisaabtami doono. Mana jirto cid Marxumka ku wehelisay safarkiisa oo ku aadanaa Badhan.

The manner in which Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi, one of the traditional leaders of the Sanaag region, was killed

Qaabkii loo dilay Caaqil Cumar cabdullahi OO ka mid ahaa isimida dhaqanka gobolka sanaag.

#WARDEGDEG: The Northeastern Regional Government says it is investigating the killing of the Chief: "The Northeastern Regional Government is thoroughly investigating the incident in which Chief Omar Abdullahi died, and will bring to justice anyone involved in the matter." Vice President of Northeastern Regional Government, Abdirishiid Jibriil.

#WARDEGDEG:Maamulka WQ-Bari oo sheegay in uu Baaritaan ku samaynayo dilka Caaqilka:"Dawladda Waqooyi Bari waxay si qoto dheer u baadhaysaa dhacdada uu Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi ku dhintay, waxayna sharciga la tiigsan doontaa cid kasta oo ku lug yeelatay arrinkaa." Madaxweyna ku xigeenka WQ-Bari Cabdirishiid Jibriil.

It was a shelling targeting the leader Omar Abdullahi Abdi and another unidentified man. This shelling took place in the Sanaag region............ Abdirashiid Osman Mohamed

Waa duqeyn lala eegtay caaqil cumar Cabdullahi cabdi iyo nin kale la aqoonsan duqeyntaan ayaa kadhacday gobolka sanaag............ Abdirashiid osmaan mohamad

‎Sanaag: A plane bombing has been targeted by a car that was passing by Jincayo district which is part of Ceelbuh district of Sanaag region. May Allah have mercy on Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim, the elders of the Sanaag region, and two other people who died in this airstrike.

‎Sanaag: Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaari marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

Three people were killed in an airstrike that took place in part of the Sanaag region. An airstrike targeted a vehicle traveling in the Jincayo area, which is part of the Ceelbuh district in the Sanaag region. May Allah have mercy on Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim, the elders of the Sanaag region, and two other people who died in this airstrike.

Sedex qof ayaa ku dhintay duqayn diyaaradeed ka dhacay qayb ka mida Sanaag Duqayn Diyaradeed ayaa lala beegsaday gaari marayay Degaanka Jincayo oo ka tirsan deegaanka Ceelbuh ee Gobalka Sanaag. Allah ha u naxariiste Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Ibraahim iyo laba shaqasi oo kalle ayaa ku geeryooday duqayntan.

The lack of communication services at the scene of the attack has made it difficult to obtain further information about the attack that killed the leader Omar Abdullahi and his unidentified companion. Government officials have also visited the scene of the incident to conduct an official investigation.

Goobta duqayntu ka dhacday oo aan lahayn wax adeeg isgaarsiined ah ayaa adkeysy in la helo xog dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan duqaynta uu ku geeryooday caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi iyo ruuxa la socday ee aan weli la aqoonsan . Xubno dowladda kamida ayaa sidoo kale ubaxay goobta ay wax ka dhaceen si ay usameeyaan baaritaan rasmi ah .

May Allah have mercy on him and reward him with his paradise.

Rabi haw naxariisto oo janooyinkiisa haku abaal mariyo Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi

DENI's situation worsened, then MD Hassan and the murder of Chief Omar were discussed...

DENI oo xaaladda ku xumaatay, kadibna lasoo hadlay MD Xasan iyo dilkii Caaqil Cumar oo…

Author, Abdinasir AliRole, BBC SomaliAuthor, Fardawsa HanshiRole, BBC SomaliX, @fardawsa_osman23 September 2025A US airstrike in northern Somalia has sparked controversy after locals said it killed a prominent tribal elder in the Sanaag region, while officials from the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Somali government told the BBC that the strike targeted an al-Shabaab arms dealer. The controversial attack, which took place on 13 September, once again highlighted how airstrikes often leave uncertainty about who is being targeted. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that it had carried out a "direct strike" that day, saying only that the target was an "al-Shabaab arms dealer". The statement did not name the man. The people of the Elbuh district identified the man killed as Chief Omar Abdullahi Ali, a well-known conflict resolution leader. Community elders condemned the attack, calling it an attack on their culture and honor. Image credit: US AFRICA Image caption: Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the head of the US Africa Command, meets with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. BBC Somali has again asked AFRICOM to clarify whether the man they killed was Chief Omar Abdullahi Ali. The command responded that it had no further details beyond what it had written in the press release. When asked about the possibility of civilian casualties, AFRICOM said that such cases are closely monitored, with the findings published in quarterly reports, but did not say whether an investigation into this particular strike was underway. Nabadoon Hussein Haji Yusuf (Indha-deero), an elder from Ceelbuh, told the BBC that Omar Abdullahi Ali was a respected elder who played a central role in the community. He said he was not the man the authorities have now accused him of, but a peacemaker whose death has shocked his community. A Somali government official, who asked not to be named, told the BBC that the Somali and US targets were indeed Aqil Omar Abdullahi, describing him as a "senior facilitator of regional organised crime terrorism" who had supplied weapons to al-Shabaab and ISIS, and that Somali intelligence had discovered the Aqil's links to the Houthi group in Yemen. Skip Read more and continue readingRead moreEnd of Read moreThe official said the attack was planned, carried out using surveillance over a period of time, and that no civilians were harmed. The federal government has not yet issued an official statement. Image source, Social Image caption, Aqil Omar Abdilaahi Abdi. Al-Shabaab has denied that Omar Abdullahi Ali was a member of its organization. These conflicting claims by AFRICOM, the Somali government, al-Shabaab, and the local community have raised a question that remains unanswered: Why haven’t the United States and Somalia officially named the leader as their target? So far in 2025, AFRICOM has released a press release detailing 55 airstrikes it has carried out in Somalia. 31 of them targeted ISIS militants fighting in the Puntland highlands, while the rest targeted al-Shabaab. Washington relies heavily on airstrikes, but they also sometimes cause civilian casualties, making the effectiveness of the strikes questionable. The community in Sanaag region is questioning the motive behind the killing of Omar Abdullahi Ali. Until more evidence is available, or the government and AFRICOM officially confirm the name of the target, this strike will remain controversial.

Author, Abdinasir AliRole, BBC SomaliAuthor, Fardawsa HanshiRole, BBC SomaliX, @fardawsa_osman23 Sebtembar 2025Duqeyn cirka ah oo Maraykanku ka fuliyay waqooyiga Soomaaliya ayaa muran dhalisay, kadib markii dadka deegaanka ay sheegeen in lagu dilay caaqil aad looga yaqaanay gobolka Sanaag, halka masuuliyiin ka tirsan Taliska Mareykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) iyo dowladda Soomaaliya ay u sheegeen BBC-da in weerarka lagu bartilmaameedsaday nin hubka Al Shabaab ka ganacsada.Weerarkan oo dhacay 13-kii Sebteembar, ayaa muranka ka dhashay wuxuu mar kale muujiyay sida duqeymaha cirka ahi ay inta badan u reebaan hubanti la'aan ku aadan cidda lagu beegsado.Taliska ciidamada Maraykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) ayaa xaqiijiyay in ay fuliyeen "duqeyn toos ah" maalintaas, iyagoo sheegay oo keliya in bartilmaameedku ahaa "ganacsade hubka al-Shabaab" ka baayac mushtara. Magac kuma aysan sheegin war-saxaafadeedka.Dadka degmada Ceelbuh ayaa ku tilmaamay ninka la dilay inuu ahaa Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi Cali, caaqil caan ku ahaa xallinta khilaafaadka. Odayaasha bulshada ayaa cambaareeyay weerarka, iyagoo ku tilmaamay weerar ka dhan ah dhaqankooda iyo sharafkooda.Xigashada Sawirka, US AFRICOMQoraalka sawirka, Gen. Dagvin Anderson, hoggaanka Taliska Afrika ee Mareykanka oo la kulmay Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuuud.BBC Somali ayaa mar labaad weydiisay AFRICOM in ay caddeeyaan haddii qofka ay dileen uu ahaa Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi Cali. Taliska ayaa ku jawaabay in aysan haynin faahfaahin dheeraad ah marka laga reebo inta ay war-saxaafadeedka ku soo qoreen.Mar aynu waydiinay suuragalnimada ah in waxyeello rayid ay jiraan, AFRICOM waxay sheegtay in dacwadaha kiisaska noocaas ah si dhow loo eego, iyadoo natiijooyinka ka soo baxana lagu daabaco warbixino saddex-biloodle ah, balse kama aysan jawaabin in uu socdo baaritaan ku saabsan duqeyntan si gaar ah.Nabadoon Xuseen Xaaji Yuusuf (Indha-deero), oo isna oday ka ah Ceelbuh, ayaa u sheegay BBC-da in Cumar Cabdullaahi Cali uu ahaa caaqil la ixtiraamo oo door uu wanaagiisu udub-dhexaad yahay ku lahaa bulshada. Wuxuu sheegay inuusan ahayn nin ay ka muuqatay arrimaha ay masuuliyiintu hadda ku eedeeyeen, balse uu ahaa nabadoon ay geeridiisu ka yaabisay bulshadii uu ka dhashay.Mas'uul ka tirsan dowladda Soomaaliya, oo codsaday in aan magaciisa la shaacin, ayaa u sheegay BBC-da in bartilmaameedka Soomaaliya iyo Mareykanku runtii uu ahaa Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi, isagoo ku sifeeyay "horjooge sare oo u fududeeya argagixisada gobolka dambiyada abaabulan" kaas oo hub siin jiray al-Shabaab iyo ISIS, isla markaana sirdoonka Soomaaliya uu helay xiriir uu Caaqilku la lahaa kooxda Xuutiyiinta ee Yemen. Skip Ugu akhris badan and continue readingUgu akhris badanEnd of Ugu akhris badanMasuulka ayaa sheegay in weerarka si qorshaysan loo fuliyay, iyadoo la adeegsanayay kormeer muddo la waday, isla markaana aanay waxyeello ka soo gaarin rayid. Dowladda federaalku weli bayaan rasmi ah kama soo saarin.Xigashada Sawirka, SocialQoraalka sawirka, Caaqil Cumar Cabdilaahi Cabdi. Al-Shabaab ayaa beenisay in Cumar Cabdullaahi Cali uu xubin ka ahaa ururkooda.Sheegashooyinkan iska soo horjeeda ee AFRICOM, dowladda Soomaaliya, al-Shabaab iyo bulshada deegaanka ayaa abuuray su'aal ilaa hadda jawaabteedu aysan cadeyn: Mareykanka iyo Soomaaliya maxaysan si rasmi ah ugu magac dhabin in Caaqilku ahaa bartilmaameedkooda?Ilaa iyo hadda sanadkan 2025, AFRICOM waxay war-saxaafadeed ka soo saartay 55 duqeyn oo ay ka fulisay Soomaaliya. 31 ka mid ah waxaa lagu beegsaday xubno Daacish (ISIS) ah oo ka dagaallamaya buuraleyda Puntland, halka inta kale lagu duqeeyay al-Shabaab. Washington ayaa aad ugu tiirsan duqeymaha cirka ah, hase yeeshee waxay sidoo kale mararka qaar dhaliyaan waxyeello rayid oo hufnaanta duqeymaha muran galiya. Bulshada gobolka Sanaag, ayaa is weydiinaya dhab ahaanshaha sababta ka danbeysa dilka Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi Cali.Ilaa caddayn dheeraad ah la helo, ama Dowladda iyo AFRICOM si rasmi ah u xaqiijiyaan magaca bartilmaameedka, duqeyntani waxay ahaan doonta mid lagu muransan yahay.

Fashil Firdhiye & Minister of Fiqi – The secret of the murder of Aaqil Omar Abdullahi, the betrayal of Hassan & Jimcaale

Fashil Firdhiye & Wasiir Fiqi – Sirta dilkii Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi, qiyaanadii Xasan & jimcaale

Monument erected at site of US killing of Chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi. Badhan (PP News) — The family of the late Omar Abdullahi Abdi has erected a memorial at the site of the chief’s killing, en route to Badhan. “We built this memorial so that we will not forget the unjust killing of Chief Omar,” said a relative of Chief Omar, who was killed by the US near Badhan on September 13, 2025. AFRICOM said the Somali federal government and spies in Somalia helped in the killing of Omar, who the US has falsely accused of illegally supplying weapons to Al-Shabaab. A member of the Puntland parliament recently met with the family of Chief Omar. “Puntland has told us that Omar has not committed any crime, so we want answers from whoever killed him,” the member said.

Taallada laga dhisay goobtii Maraykanku ku dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi Cabdi. Badhan (Wararka PP) — Qoyskii uu ka geeriyooday Cumar Cabdullaahi Cabdi ayaa goob xusuus ah ka dhisay meeshii lagu dilay caaqilka oo u sii socday Badhan. “Waxaannu u dhisnay xusuustan in la illoobin dilkii xaqdarrada ahaa loo geystay Caaqil Cumar” ayuu yiri nin la dhashay caaqil Cumar oo Maraykanku ku dilay meel dhow Badhan 13 Sebteembar 2025. Saldhigga AFRICOM ayaa sheegay in dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya iyo basaasiin u jooga Soomaaliya ay ka caawiyeen dilka Cumar oo Maraykanku uu si aan sal iyo baar lahayn ugu eedeeyey inuu hub sharcidarro ah u soo iibin jiray Al-Shabaab. Xildhibaan ka tirsan Baarlamaanka Puntland ayaa dhowaan la kulmay qoyska Caaqil Cumar. “Puntland waxay noo sheegtay in Cumar uusan gelin wax dambi ah, sidaas darteed jawaab ayaannu ka rabnaa ciddii dilka geysatay” ayuu yiri Xildhibaanku.

Monday, October 6, 2025 (HOL) — The community of Ceel Buh in Sanaag region gathered on Sunday for a prayer and mourning meeting for the late Chief Omar Abdullahi, who was killed in a US airstrike last month. Chief Omar, one of the most prominent peacekeepers in Sanaag region, was killed on September 13, 2025, in the Jicanyo area, near Ceel Buh district, with the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) later stating that the airstrike targeted someone they said was an Al-Shabaab arms dealer. However, AFRICOM did not reveal the name of the man they struck, but local officials said that the location and time of the strike coincided exactly with the location where Chief Omar Abdullahi was killed. The prayer, which was a mixture of grief, tears and anger, was a rallying cry for the community — a call for justice and an official explanation for the killing of the local chief. Abdiasis Mahmoud Abdisalan Sultan Mahmoud Ali Shire said that Chief Omar was “the general peacemaker of the Somali nation, especially in the Sanaag region.”“He was a man of peace, not limited by clan or vested interests. His last journey was in mediation between the tribes. We want him to get justice, as he deserves,” he added. Mohamed Ahmed Ali Salad, the governor of Ceel Buh district, said that the chief died of an “unjust political assassination.” “Nabadoon Omar did not die for a party, Al-Shabaab or ISIS. He died for a hidden politics. He was not a gunman, and he could have been arrested as a man without a country to protect if he was guilty. We want the US and those who pointed the finger to clearly explain why they killed him,” the chairman said, raising his voice. One of the traditional elders in the region, Kun Laq, underlined that AFRICOM should be brought to justice. “Chief Omar was not a militant, nor was he a gun dealer. He was a well-known elder in the community who stood for peace. If he had done something wrong, we would have known. If we had found him guilty, we would have stood up to him,” said Kun Laq. Mahmoud Ahmed Nur, one of the deceased’s relatives, said loudly that the family and the community would not accept that their elder’s name be tarnished: “We want justice from the world. Chief Omar was a man from Puntland who worked for peace and coexistence, and his name is remembered for good, not for weapons.” The city’s scholars joined the call for justice. Ali Mahdi Sheikh Ahmed Hassan said: “This region is peaceful, and this kind of killing has never been seen before. Chief Omar was a man of culture, and he did not deserve to be killed in this way. We are waiting for justice and evidence from the relevant governments.” The commander of the Puntland Dervish army at the scene, Major General Mustafa Sa’id, said that “the chief was not a terrorist, and there was no nightly pursuit of him.” “He died as a result of a conspiracy and political arrogance. We want the US to explain to us why it targeted a peaceful man with a missile.” The women who were relatives of the deceased also demanded justice. One of the mothers said: “We still don’t have justice. Even after 70 years, we want justice. Let the US explain why they killed Omar.” Similarly, another mother said at the prayer meeting, “He was a man who worked for peace and religion, and he was not a criminal. We are sad that the US military, who came to the country to work for security, are the ones who bombed peace-loving people.” The authorities and elders of the Ceel Buh area have called for international organizations to thoroughly investigate this incident, in order to find out the truth behind the airstrike that killed Chief Omar Abdullahi. They said that a clear response is awaited from the US government, as the Chief was a well-known figure in the region and had no involvement in any terrorist activity.

Isniin, October 6, 2025 (HOL) — Bulshada deegaanka Ceel Buh ee gobolka Sanaag ayaa Axaddii isugu timid kulan duco iyo baroor-diiq ah oo loo sameeyay marxuum Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi, oo lagu dilay duqeyntii Mareykanka ee bishii hore. Caaqil Cumar, oo kamid ahaa nabadoonnada ugu waaweyn ee gobolka Sanaag, ayaa 13-kii September 2025 lagu dilay deegaanka Jicanyo, oo ku dhow degmada Ceel Buh, iyadoo Taliska Mareykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) uu markii dambe ku sheegay in duqeyntaasi lagu beegsaday qof ay sheegeen inuu ka mid ahaa ganacsatada hubka ee kooxda Al-Shabaab. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, AFRICOM ma aysan shaacin magaca ninka ay duqeeyeen, balse mas’uuliyiinta deegaanka ayaa sheegay in goobta iyo waqtiga duqeyntu ay dhacday ay si buuxda ugu beegantahay halka lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi. Ducada oo ay ka muuqatay murugo, oohin iyo caro isku dhafan, ayaa ahayd mid bulshada ku mideysay hal cod — baaq cadaalad iyo sharaxaad rasmi ah oo ku saabsan sababta dilka Caaqilka deegaanka loo gaystay. Cabdicasiis Maxamuud Cabdisalaan Suldaan Maxamuud Cali Shire ayaa sheegay in Caaqil Cumar uu ahaa “nabadoonka guud u ee ummadda Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan gobolka Sanaag.”“Wuxuu ahaa nin nabadda u taagan, oo aan qabiil iyo dano gaar ah ku koobaneyn. Safarkiisii ugu dambeeyay wuxuu ku jiray dhex-dhexaadinta goysaska. Waxaan rabnaa inuu helo cadaalad, sida uu xaq ugu leeyahay,” ayuu raaciyay. Maxamed Axmed Cali Salaad, guddoomiyaha degmada Ceel Buh, ayaa sheegay in Caaqilku u dhintay “dil siyaasadeed oo xaq-darro ah.” “Nabadoon Cumar uma dhiman xisbi, Al-Shabaab ama Daacish. Wuxuu u dhintay siyaasad qarsoon. Ma ahayn nin hubeysan, waxaana la qaban karay maadaama uu ahaa nin aan ilaalo wadan haddii uu dambi lahaa. Waxaan rabnaa in Mareykanka iyo cidda tilmaantay ay si cad u sheegaan sababta ay u dileen,” ayuu yiri guddoomiyuhu, isagoo codkiisa kor u qaaday. Mid kamid ah odayaasha dhaqanka gobolka, Kun Laq, ayaa hoosta ka xariiqay in AFRICOM la hor keeno maxkamad. “Caaqil Cumar ma ahayn xagjir, mana ahayn nin hub iibin jiray. Wuxuu ahaa oday bulshada dhexdeeda laga yaqaan oo nabad u taagan. Haddii uu wax qaldanaa, annagaa ogaan lahaa. Haddaan dambi ku ogaan laheyn, annagaa hor istaagi laheyn,” ayuu yiri Kun Laq. Maxamuud Axmed Nuur, oo ka mid ah ehelada marxuumka, ayaa cod dheer ku sheegay in qoyska iyo bulshada aysan aqbaleyn in magaca odaygooda laga sumcad dilo: “Caalamka waxaan ka rabnaa cadaalad. Caaqil Cumar wuxuu ahaa nin Puntland ka tirsan oo nabadda iyo wada-noolaanshaha ka shaqeeya, magaciisana waxaa lagu xusuustaa wanaag, ee ma ahayn hub.” Culimada magaalada ayaa dhankooda ku biiray baaqa cadaaladda. Cali Mahdi Sheekh Axmed Xasan wuxuu yiri: “Gobolkan nabad ayaa lagu noolyahay, dilka noocan ahna hore looma arkin. Caaqil Cumar wuxuu ahaa nin dhaqanka hoggaamiya, mana mudnayn in si caynkan ah loo dilo. Cadaalad iyo caddayn ayaan ka sugaynaa dowladaha ay quseyso.” Taliyaha ciidanka Daraawiishta Puntland ee goobta joogay, G/sare Mustafe Saciid, ayaa sheegay in “Caaqilka uusan ahayn argagixiso, mana jirin habeen lagu raadraacayay.” “Wuxuu ku dhintay shirqool iyo kibir siyaasadeed. Waxaan rabnaa Mareykanku inuu noo cadeeyo sababta uu nin nabadoon ah ugu beegsaday gantaal.” Haweenka ehelka la ahaa marxuumka ayaa iyaguna dalbaday cadaalad. Mid kamid ah hooyooyinka waxay tiri: “Wali cadaalad ma hayno. 70 sano ha joogtee, cadaalad ayaan rabnaa. Mareykanku ha cadeeyo sababta uu Cumar u dilay.” Sidoo kale, hooyo kale ayaa kulanka ducada ka tiri “Wuxuu ahaa nin nabadda iyo diinta u shaqeeya, mana ahayn dambiile. Waxaan ka xunnahay in ciidanka Mareykanka oo u yimid dalka iney amniga ka shaqeeyaan ay noqdaan kuwii duqeeyay dadka nabadda jeclaa.” Mas’uuliyiinta iyo odayaasha deegaanka Ceel Buh ayaa ku baaqay in hay’adaha caalamiga ah ay si dhab ah u baaraan dhacdadan, si loo ogaado xaqiiqada ka dambeysa duqeynta lagu dilay Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi. Waxay sheegeen in jawaab cad laga sugayo dowladda Mareykanka, maadaama uu Caaqilku ahaa qof caan ka ahaa gobolka oo aan ku lug lahayn wax fal argagixiso ah.

Puntland travel guide The Puntland government has said it has launched an official investigation into the airstrike that killed the late chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi, which took place yesterday in Jiicanyo area of Ceelbuh district in Sanaag region. The Commander of the Sanaag Regional Police Division in Puntland, Lieutenant General Aden Ahmed Ali, said that the government has launched an investigation into the killing of the late Omar Abdullahi Abdi, who was attacked in Jiicanyo area by a warplane whose location is still unknown. “The airstrike targeted peacemaker Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim. Yesterday afternoon, the people of Jiicanyo area informed the police that there was an airstrike on the road connecting Ceelbuh and Badhan districts, and we went to the scene and found the car and the body burnt.” “In a preliminary investigation, we found out that the people he came from said that the deceased, who was driving a Raaf vehicle alone, was targeted by three missiles from an aircraft. We have started a formal investigation into this murder,” said the Commander of the Sanaag Regional Police Division in Puntland, Lieutenant General Aden Ahmed Ali.

Dowladda Puntland ayaa sheegtay in ay bilowday baaritaan rasmi ah oo ku saabsan duqeyntii lagu dilay marxuum caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi Cabdi, taasi oo shalay ka dhacday degaanka Jiicanyo oo ka tirsan degmada Ceelbuh ee Gobolka Sanaag. Taliyaha Qeybta Booliska Gobolka Sanaag ee Puntland G/sare Aadan Axmed Cali ayaa sheegay in dowladdu bilowday baaritaan ku saabsan dilkii marxuum Cumar Cabdullaahi Cabdi, oo ay degaanka Jiicanyo ku duqaysay diyaarad dagaal oo aan weli la aqoonsan meesha laga lee yahay. “Duqayntaasi oo lala beegsaday nabadoon Cumar Cabdullaahi Cabdi Ibraahim, waxay shalay gelinkii dambe dadka degaanka Jiicanyo ku soo wargeliyeen ciidanka booliska in duqayni ka socoto wadada isku xirta degmooyinka Ceel-buh iyo Badhan, waxaana goobta ugu tagnay gaarigii iyo meydkii oo isku gubtey.” “Baaris hordhac ah waxaan ku ogaanay dadkii uu ka yimidna sheegeen in marxuumka oo kaligiisa uu watey gaari noociisu yahay Raaf, waxaa diyaaradi la beegsatay saddex gantaal. Baaris rasmi ahna waan bilownay oo ku saabsan dilkan” ayuu yiri Taliyaha Qeybta Booliska Gobolka Sanaag ee Puntland G/sare Aadan Axmed Cali.

A large-scale protest against the killing of Chief Abdullahi Omar Abdi, one of the intellectuals of Sanaag region, took place in areas of Sanaag region. Angry people gathered in the streets and chanted slogans against Puntland and the United Arab Emirates, which they accused of collaborating in the airstrike that killed the chief. During the protest, the demonstrators burned the Puntland flag, demanding that the Puntland administration completely withdraw from Sanaag region. The killing of the chief has caused new tensions in Sanaag region, where Puntland has deployed troops from the PMPF units to prevent the activities of the new administration in northeastern Somalia. The protests came at a time when unidentified aircraft are still circling areas of Sanaag region, causing great fear among the locals. Other reports indicate that many people have fled areas in Sanaag region, fearing further airstrikes. Meanwhile, Puntland has tightened security in Sanaag region, with PMPF and Darawiishta forces ordered to be on high alert to prevent any movement that threatens security. Puntland security agencies are also conducting a second day of investigations into the area where the chief was targeted, seeking information about the attack.

“Sanaag Regional Leaders Condemn US Airstrike that Killed Omar Abdullahi and Demand Urgent Explanations” Las Anod – October 11, 2025 (Newsroom) Security and administrative leaders in Sanaag Regional State, Northeast Somalia, part of the Federal Government of Somalia, strongly condemned the accusations made by the US Africa Command (AFRICOM). This condemnation came in the wake of the killing of Omar Abdullahi in a US airstrike in September 2025, an event that sparked widespread outrage among local officials and the community. The US airstrike targeted the Ji’enyo area near the city of El Buh, resulting in the death of Omar Abdullahi, a prominent social figure in the region. Later, AFRICOM announced that the attack targeted an arms dealer with ties to al-Shabaab, without providing further details or identifying the target. In a strong reaction, Faisal Abdullahi, the security director of Sanaag region, confirmed that the incident was unexpected and surprising. He added that Omar Abdullahi was known for his efforts in promoting peace and worked closely with the government and the local community. For his part, Brigadier General Abdullahi Omar Ashur, commander of special forces in the region, described the attack as “illegal and unjustified.” He pointed out that Omar Abdullahi had recently met with Said Abdullahi Deni, president of Puntland State in the Federal Republic of Somalia, in Bosaso, raising questions about the motives behind the attack. Adam Ahmed Ali, the police chief of Sanaag region, also indicated that Omar Abdullahi was not wanted or suspected of any terrorist activity, emphasizing that the attack caused unrest and widespread concern among the population. In the same context, Said Ahmed Jama, the governor of Sanaag region, confirmed that Omar Abdullahi was a well-known and trusted figure in the community, and that no information had been received about his involvement in any criminal activity. He added that the local community and the government are awaiting clarification from the United States regarding the reasons for the attack. It is worth noting that these statements come at a time when the region is witnessing protests and demonstrations demanding the disclosure of the circumstances surrounding the killing of Omar Abdullahi, amid calls for a transparent investigation by the US authorities.

“قيادات محافظة سناڠ تدين الغارة الأمريكية التي أسفرت عن مقتل ‘الوجيه عمر عبد الله’ وتطالب بتوضيحات عاجلة” BY غرفة الأخبار 11 أكتوبر، 2025 15 Views Read in 1 Minute لاسعانود – 11 اكتوبر 2025 ( غرفة الأخبار ) أدانت قيادات أمنية وإدارية في محافظة “سناڠ” بولاية شمال شرق الصومال التابعة للإتحاد الفيدرالي الصومالي، بشدة الاتهامات التي وجهتها قيادة القوات الأمريكية في أفريقيا (AFRICOM). وجاء ذلك على خلفية مقتل “الوجيه عمر عبد الله” في غارة جوية أمريكية استهدفته في سبتمبر 2025، وهو الحدث الذي أثار استنكارًا واسعًا بين المسؤولين المحليين والمجتمع. وكانت غارة جوية أمريكية قد استهدفت منطقة “جيعنيو” القريبة من مدينة “عيل بوه”، مما أسفر عن مقتل “الوجيه عمر عبد الله”، أحد أبرز الشخصيات الاجتماعية في المحافظة. وفيما بعد، أعلنت AFRICOM أن الهجوم كان يستهدف “تاجر أسلحة” مرتبط بتنظيم الشباب، دون تقديم مزيد من التفاصيل أو الكشف عن هوية المستهدف. وفي رد فعل قوي، أكد “فيصل عبد الله”، مدير الأمن في محافظة “سناڠ”، أن الحادث كان غير متوقع ومفاجئ. وأضاف أن “الوجيه عمر عبد الله” كان معروفًا بجهوده في تعزيز السلام وكان يعمل بشكل وثيق مع الحكومة والمجتمع المحلي. من جانبه، وصف “العميد عبد الله عمر عاشور”، قائد القوات الخاصة في المنطقة، الهجوم بأنه “غير قانوني وغير مبرر”. وأشار إلى أن “الوجيه عمر عبد الله” كان قد التقى مؤخرًا مع “سعيد عبد الله دني”، رئيس ولاية بونتلاند التابعة للإتحاد الفيدرالي الصومالي، في “بوصاصو”، مما يثير تساؤلات حول دوافع الهجوم. كما أشار “آدم أحمد علي”، قائد شرطة محافظة “سناڠ”، إلى أن “الوجيه عمر عبد الله” لم يكن مطلوبًا أو مشتبهًا به في أي نشاط إرهابي، مؤكدًا أن الهجوم تسبب في اضطرابات وأثار قلقًا واسعًا بين السكان. وفي ذات السياق، أكد “سعيد أحمد جامع”، محافظ محافظة “سناڠ”، أن “الوجيه عمر عبد الله” كان شخصية معروفة وموثوقة في المجتمع، ولم ترد أي معلومات عن تورطه في أي نشاط إجرامي. وأضاف أن “المجتمع المحلي والحكومة ينتظران توضيحات من الولايات المتحدة حول أسباب الهجوم”. تجدر الإشارة إلى أن هذه التصريحات تأتي في وقت تشهد فيه المنطقة احتجاجات ومظاهرات تطالب بالكشف عن ملابسات مقتل “الوجيه عمر عبد الله”، وسط مطالبات بفتح تحقيق شفاف من قبل السلطات الأمريكية. الصومال_ الآن – الحقيقة أولاً الموقع: www.nowsomalia.com إكس: https://x.com/nowsomal إنستغرام: https://instagram.com/nowsomalia فيسبوك: https://facebook.com/nowsomalia تليغرام: https://t.me/alsomalaan البريد: info@nowsomalia.com الصومال #Somalia #Muqdisho #Somali

The assassination of Somali tribal leader Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim in the town of Silboh, located in the Puntland region of northeastern Somalia, sparked widespread controversy. He was killed in a drone strike that targeted his vehicle. The United Arab Emirates was accused of carrying out the operation on September 13, 2025, in Puntland, which declared self-rule in 1998. This accusation stemmed from the close ties between Puntland's president, Said Abdullahi Deni, and Abu Dhabi. Unlike the Republic of Somaliland, Puntland did not seek full independence from Somalia, opting instead to remain part of the country with a degree of autonomy under Deni's leadership. Somali media revealed that the airstrike targeted a vehicle belonging to Omar Abdi Ibrahim, a prominent sheikh from the Warsangali clan, known for his opposition to foreign influence in the Sanaag region, which is administratively part of Somaliland but contested by Puntland. The Somali newspaper Qaran 24 reported on September 14 that "local community members insist that this individual (Omar Abdi Ibrahim) had no connection to ISIS or al-Shabaab, and the missile strike in Silbo appears to be an intelligence failure." The report stated that "the assassination was carried out using a precision-guided missile with an estimated 250-kilogram payload, typically used against high-value armed targets, not against respected community elders." It noted that the strike would further destabilize an already fragile region, and that such errors not only anger local communities but also provide extremist groups with a new propaganda tool. The newspaper called for an immediate and independent investigation and for those responsible to be held accountable, stating that without this, there is growing concern about the recurrence of such incidents, further damaging efforts to stabilize Somalia. The BBC's Somali service, in a report published on September 14, described the tribal leader, Omar Abdullahi Abdi, as a "prominent peace activist." The police chief of Sanaag region in Puntland, Gashanle Sari Ali, told media outlets in the town of Badhan that the victim was driving alone when the attack occurred. "We found the vehicle with the victim's body inside. Both were badly damaged and charred," he said. As of September 15, the Puntland government had not commented on the assassination. Meanwhile, residents of the Badan and El-Buh areas of Sanaag region held protests demanding that authorities reveal the circumstances surrounding the killing of Sheikh Omar Abdullahi Abdi in an airstrike. The protesters condemned Puntland's silence regarding his death, which occurred when an unidentified aircraft targeted his vehicle with three missiles, completely destroying it and killing him. The state government issued only a statement from its security services indicating that an investigation into the incident would be conducted, according to the Somali New newspaper on September 15. The official reason for targeting the prominent clan elder remains unknown, but his killing coincided with a conflict between Puntland and the newly formed Northeast State in the Sanaag region, according to the local newspaper. Commenting on this, Mohamed Saleh, director of the African Center for Research and Policy Studies (AfroPolicy), said, "The area where Sheikh Abdi was killed is very sensitive and has witnessed clashes between ISIS, the Somali government, Puntland authorities, and Somalia's international partners fighting extremist groups in the country." Saleh added to Al-Istiqlal, "The information we received indicates that Sheikh Abdi was a prominent clan leader and a businessman, and his interests likely intersected with several parties." He explained that "he had disagreements at some point with the Puntland government regarding mining operations in the area where his clan (Sanaag) is head." The Sanaag region is rich in minerals, including barite, which is used in electronics and advanced industries. Thanks to its electrical and magnetic properties, it is used in the manufacture of electronics, such as solar cells and capacitors, and also contributes to the production of heat-resistant materials and conductors. It also plays a role in the coal and fossil fuel industries through the pyrite process, which transforms organic matter into energy-rich rocks like black shale or coal seams. The UAE is accused, and while authorities in Puntland have not identified who assassinated Sheikh Abdi, many have pointed the finger at the United Arab Emirates. Saleh said, “Since this sheikh was a businessman and there are Emirati companies carrying out mining operations there—which he opposed—the most likely scenario is a conflict of interest.” However, he was also accused of harboring extremist elements fighting the government, and thus, according to Saleh, he was killed under these pretexts. Saleh emphasized that "Sheikh Abdi was an important figure and involved in numerous issues, therefore his opponents had an interest in eliminating him." He stated that the UAE could not have carried out the assassination alone without a green light from the regional government, adding, "This matter is complex, and its full details have not yet emerged." Saleh concluded by saying, "The situation in Somalia is complex, both nationally and regionally." He pointed out that Sanaag is a conflict zone between Puntland and Somaliland, and "these problems continue to escalate there." Somali activists also asserted that a UAE drone targeted him and that local authorities were complicit. An activist named "Abla" stated on her X account that "the UAE carried out the assassination via a drone strike." According to her, "Sheikh Omar Abdi Ibrahim was one of the most prominent opponents of the UAE's attempts to exploit the region's resources. The areas of Sool, Sanaag, and Ain are known to be among the richest in northern Somalia, containing oil, gas, and gold, making them a constant battleground for conflicts and attempts to displace the population." She quoted unnamed local sources as saying that "the assassination of Sheikh Omar was part of a secret agreement between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the UAE, with whom the former enjoys shared economic interests." The most dangerous aspect of this agreement (the date and location of its signing were not disclosed), signed between the UAE and Somalia, is Articles 3 and 4, which grant Abu Dhabi "the right to eliminate any threat to its activities within Somali territory," according to the activist. Abla stated that "under this clause, Sheikh Omar Abdi Ibrahim's objection to Emirati mining operations in Sanaag was considered a direct threat, and he was legally assassinated according to the wording adopted in the agreement." The activist concluded that "what happened is nothing more than the implementation of corporate law backed by military force. The UAE has granted itself a blank check to eliminate anyone who opposes its exploitation of resources across Africa, whether a tribal leader, activist, journalist, or youth leader." Somali activist Egal Ayay commented, "We have consistently warned that the Emiratis are leading Somalia toward the same chaos they orchestrated in Yemen, Libya, and Sudan." In a post on X on September 14, he added, "Today, we are witnessing the rise of a puppet regime, with Said Abdullahi Dini as a Somali version of Mohamed Hamdan Dahlan (leader of the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan)." The activist further stated that "during a recent delegation meeting in Bosaso (date unspecified), Sheikh Abdi expressed his strong opposition to Dini's plan to deploy foreign mercenaries to protect Emirati mining operations in the Sanaag region." In response, the activist added: “Despite being portrayed as a counterterrorism operation, the raid actually targeted a prominent sheikh based on intelligence provided by Dini himself.” He pointed out that “Dini sent a message to anyone who dares to oppose his foreign-backed agenda.” He continued: “This act sets a dangerous precedent.” This eliminates opposition to pave the way for the exploitation of Somalia's natural resources, particularly in the Sanaag region, by Emirati religious patrons. Israel is drawn to the assassination of Sheikh Omar Abdi, known for his opposition to foreign influence in Somalia, perhaps to silence him before Puntland leader Said Deni assumes the presidency, thus opening all Somali territory to Israeli occupation, not just his own, according to observers. Following Sheikh Abdi's assassination, Puntland's president, Said Deni, who is close to the UAE, announced his candidacy for the Somali presidential elections scheduled for May 2026. On September 15, Puntland's Minister of Information, Mahmoud Eid Dirir, described Deni as "a competent and trustworthy leader with a proven track record of good governance." He also emphasized that Somalia is experiencing profound political instability and needs strong leadership capable of restoring unity and order. He added, "President Deni is not just a candidate; he is capable of leading the country through this turbulent period," accusing the Somali federal government of overstepping its authority in matters such as migration and its control over The operation does not extend beyond the capital, Mogadishu. This comes at a time when the Israeli news platform "Or Vialkov" revealed on September 6th a secret military collaboration between the UAE and Israel, represented by the deployment of an Israeli-made radar in the Puntland region of Somalia, opposite the Yemeni coast. According to the platform, this radar aims to detect and track missile and drone launches originating from Yemen, a move that reveals a new strategy to counter the escalating Yemeni threat against the Israeli occupation. The Israeli report indicated that the deployed radar is an ELM-2084, an advanced multi-mission system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, known for its superior ability to detect and track various aerial targets, including ballistic missiles and drones. The deployment of this radar in Somalia, which appears to have been carried out with the approval of the local authorities in Puntland, is a dangerous indicator of the level of military cooperation between the UAE and Israel. This Emirati support comes amidst the apparent inability of the United States and Britain to deter the escalating missile attacks from Yemen against the occupied territories, which were launched in support of the Gaza Strip. At the beginning of February In 2025, Israel's Channel 12 reported that Somaliland, Puntland, and Morocco were potential destinations for Palestinians the US administration sought to relocate. Puntland covers approximately 212,000 square kilometers, roughly a third of Somalia's total area, and has a population of about 5 million who speak Somali, Arabic, and English. Israel was reportedly considering plans to relocate Gaza residents to Puntland, following US President Donald Trump's pledge to resettle them in "safer and more beautiful" communities, according to The Telegraph on February 6, 2025. On February 6, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to prepare for the "voluntary" emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, including "special arrangements" for departure by sea and air. At the time, Yaqub Mohamed Abdullahi, Puntland's deputy information minister, told the Telegraph that the state would be happy to host refugees from Gaza, provided they came voluntarily.

جدل واسع أثارته حادثة اغتيال الزعيم القبلي الصومالي، عمر عبد الله عبدي إبراهيم، في بلدة "سيلبوه" الواقعة في ولاية بونتلاند (أرض البنط) شمال شرق الصومال، وذلك عبر غارة جوية بطائرة مسيّرة استهدفت سيارته.أصابع الاتهام وجهت إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة بتنفيذ العملية في 13 سبتمبر/أيلول 2025، في أرض البنط التي أعلنت عام 1998 الحكم الذاتي، وذلك في ظل قرب رئيس هذه الولاية سعيد عبد الله ديني من أبوظبي.وعلى عكس ما حصل مع جمهورية صوماليلاند (أرض الصومال)، لم تطالب أرض البنط بالاستقلال الكامل عن البلاد، لكنها فضّلت البقاء ضمن مناطق البلاد بحكم ذاتي، برئاسة ديني."ناشط سلام"وكشفت الصحافة الصومالية، أن الغارة الجوية استهدفت مركبة تابعة إلى عمر عبدي إبراهيم، وهو شيخ مرموق من عشيرة وارسنغالي، عرف بمعارضته للنفوذ الأجنبي في محافظة سَنَاج التي تتبع إداريا لأرض الصومال، وتصارعها عليها بونتلاند.وذكرت صحيفة "قاران 24" الصومالية في 14 سبتمبر، أن "أفراد المجتمع المحلي يصرون على أن هذا الشخص (عمر عبدي إبراهيم) لم تكن له أي صلة بتنظيم الدولة أو حركة الشباب، ويبدو أن الضربة الصاروخية في سيلبوه تُمثل فشلا استخباراتيا".وأفادت بأن "عملية الاغتيال جرت باستخدام صاروخ دقيق التوجيه تُقدر حمولته بـ 250 كيلوغراما، عادةً ما يُستخدم ضد أهداف مسلحة عالية القيمة، وليس ضد شيوخ المجتمع المحلي المعروفين بمكانتهم الاجتماعية".وأشارت إلى أن هذه الضربة من شأنها أن تُزعزع استقرار منطقة هشة أصلًا، وأن مثل هذه الأخطاء لا تُثير غضب المجتمعات المحلية فحسب، بل تُتيح أيضًا للجماعات المتطرفة أداة دعائية جديدة.وطالبت الصحيفة بتحقيق فوري ومستقل ومحاسبة المسؤولين، مبينة أنه بدون ذلك، يتزايد القلق من تكرار هذه الحوادث، مما يُلحق المزيد من الضرر بجهود تحقيق الاستقرار في الصومال.ووصف موقع "بي بي سي" البريطاني بالنسخة الصومالية، خلال تقرير نشره في 14 سبتمبر، الزعيم القبلي عمر عبد الله عبدي بأنه "ناشط سلام بارز".ونقلت عن قائد شرطة منطقة سناج في بونتلاند، غاشانلي ساري علي، الذي تحدث لوسائل الإعلام في بلدة بادهان أن القتيل كان يقود سيارته بمفرده عند وقوع الهجوم، و"عثرنا على المركبة وبداخلها جثة القتيل، وقد لحقت بهما أضرار بالغة وتفحما".ولم تصدر حكومة بونتلاند حتى 15 سبتمبر، أي تعليق على حادثة الاغتيال، فيما شهدت منطقتا "بدن" و"عيل-بوه" في إقليم سناج احتجاجات من السكان الذين طالبوا السلطات بالكشف عن ملابسات مقتل الشيخ عمر عبد الله عبدي في غارة جوية.وندّد المتظاهرون بصمت "بونتلاند" إزاء مقتله بطائرة مجهولة الهوية استهدفت سيارته بثلاثة صواريخ دمرتها بالكامل وأدّت إلى مصرعه.فقد اكتفت الولاية بتصريح صادر من الأجهزة الأمنية ذكرت فيه أنها ستجرى تحقيقات بالحادث، وفقًا لما نشرته صحيفة "الصومال الجديد" في 15 سبتمبر.ولم يعرف بعد السبب الرسمي وراء استهداف شيخ العشيرة البارز، إلا أنّ مقتله تزامن مع صراع بين ولاية بونتلاند وولاية شمال الشرق المشكلة حديثا في إقليم سناج، طبقا للصحيفة المحلية.وتعليقا على ذلك، قال محمد صالح مدير المركز الإفريقي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات (أفروبوليسي): إن "المنطقة التي قُتِل فيها الشيخ عبدي حساسة جدا وفيها مواجهات بين تنظيم الدولة والحكومة الصومالية وسلطات إقليم بونتلاند وشركاء الصومال الدوليين الذين يقاتلون الحركات المتطرفة في البلاد".وأضاف صالح لـ"الاستقلال" أن “المعلومات التي وردت إلينا، تفيد بأن الشيخ عبدي، من كبار رجالات العشائر، ورجل أعمال في الوقت نفسه، وتتقاطع ربما مصالحه مع عدد من الجهات”.وبين أنّه "كان على خلاف في مراحل ما مع حكومة إقليم بونتلاند، حول عمليات التعدين في منطقة يرأس عشيرتها (سناج)".وتعد منطقة سناج غنية بالمعادن ومن ضمنها مادة الباريت "Baryte" الذي يستخدم في صناعة الإلكترونيات والصناعات المتقدمة.وبفضل خصائصه الكهربائية والمغناطيسية، يدخل بتصنيع الإلكترونيات، مثل الخلايا الشمسية أو المكثفات، كما يُسهم في إنتاج مواد مقاومة للحرارة أو الموصلات.وأيضا يُسهم في صناعة الفحم والوقود الأحفوري من خلال عملية "البيريتة" التي تحول المواد العضوية إلى صخور غنية بالطاقة مثل الصخر الزيتي الأسود أو طبقات الفحم.الإمارات متهمةومع عدم تصريح السلطات في ولاية بونتلاند عن الجهة التي اغتالت الشيخ عبدي، فقد وجه كثيرون أصابع الاتهام إلى دولة الإمارات.وقال صالح: إنه “بما أن هذا الشيخ رجل أعمال وثمة شركات إماراتية تنفذ عمليات تعدين هناك- كان يرفضها هو- فإن الاحتمال الأكبر حصول تعارض في المصالح”.لكن جرى في الوقت نفسه اتهامه بإيواء عناصر متطرفة تقاتلها الحكومة، بالتالي تمت تصفيته تحت هذه المزاعم. وفق قوله.وأكد صالح أن "الشيخ عبدي شخصية مهمة وكان طرفا في العديد من القضايا، بالتالي كانت هناك مصلحة للمناوئين له في تصفيته.وذكر أن الإمارات لا تستطيع تصفيته وحدها إذا لم يكن هناك ضوء أخضر من حكومة الإقليم، و"هذا الموضوع معقد ولم تظهر خيوطه كاملة حتى الآن".وختم صالح حديثه بالقول: إن “الوضع في الصومال معقد على مستوى البلاد بشكل عام والأقاليم خصوصا. مشيرا إلى أن سناج منطقة نزاع ما بين بونتلاند وصوماليلاند، و"ما تزال تتفاعل هذه المشكلات هناك”.كما أكّد ناشطون صوماليون أن طائرة مسيرة إماراتية هي من استهدفته، وأن السلطات المحلية متورطة في ذلك.وقالت ناشطة تحمل اسم "عبلة" عبر حسابها على “إكس”: إن "الإمارات نفذت عملية الاغتيال عبر غارة جوية بطائرة مسيّرة".وبحسب قولها، فإن "الشيخ كان من أبرز الرافضين لمحاولات الإمارات استغلال ثروات الإقليم؛ إذ يُعرف عن مناطق سول وسَناج والعَين أنها من أغنى أقاليم شمال الصومال بما تحتويه من نفط وغاز وذهب، وهو ما يجعلها مسرحا دائما للصراعات ومحاولات تهجير السكان".ونقلت عن مصادر محلية (لم تسمها) بأن "تصفية الشيخ جاءت في إطار اتفاق سري بين الرئيس الصومالي حسن شيخ محمود والإمارات؛ حيث يتمتع الأول بمصالح اقتصادية مشتركة مع الجانب الإماراتي".أخطر ما يكشفه هذا الاتفاق (لم يكشف تاريخ مكان توقيعه) الموقع بين الإمارات والصومال هو المادتان الثالثة الرابعة منه، اللتان تمنحان أبوظبي "الحق في القضاء على أي تهديد لأنشطتها داخل الأراضي الصومالية". وفقا لما ذكرته الناشطة. وذكرت "عبلة" أنه "بموجب هذا البند، عُدّ اعتراض الشيخ عمر عبدي إبراهيم على عمليات التعدين الإماراتية في سَنَاج تهديدا مباشرا، فتم اغتياله قانونيا وفق الصياغة التي اعتمدتها الاتفاقية".وخلصت الناشطة إلى أن "ما جرى ليس سوى تنفيذ لقانون الشركات المدعوم بالقوة العسكرية. فالإمارات منحت نفسها ترخيصا مفتوحا لتصفية أي شخص يعارض استخراج مواردها عبر إفريقيا، سواء كان زعيما قبليا، أو ناشطا، أو صحفيا أو قائدا شبابيا".وعلق الناشط الصومالي "إيغال إياي"، قائلا: “حذرنا باستمرار من أن الإماراتيين يقودون الصومال نحو نفس الفوضى التي دبّروها باليمن وليبيا والسودان”.وأردف خلال تدوينة على "إكس" في 14 سبتمبر: "اليوم، نشهد صعود حكم الدمية، سعيد عبد الله ديني كنسخة صومالية من محمد حميدتي (زعيم مليشيا الدعم السريع في السودان)".وأضاف الناشط أنه "خلال اجتماعٍ للوفد عُقد أخيرا في مدينة بوصاصو (لم يذكر تاريخه)، أعرب الشيخ عبدي عن معارضته الشديدة لخطة ديني لنشر مرتزقة أجانب لحماية عمليات التعدين الإماراتية في منطقة سناج".ردًا على ذلك، يضيف الناشط: "رغم تصويرها على أنها عملية لمكافحة الإرهاب، إلا أن الغارة استهدفت في الواقع شيخا مرموقا بناءً على معلومات استخباراتية قدمها ديني نفسه".ولفت إلى أن “ديني وجه رسالةً إلى كل من يجرؤ على معارضة أجندته المدعومة من الخارج”. وواصل القول: يُشكّل هذا الفعل سابقةً خطيرةً؛ إذ يقضي على المعارضة لتمهيد الطريق أمام استغلال الموارد الطبيعية للصومال، خاصةً في منطقة سناج، من قِبل رعاة ديني الإماراتيين".تجذب إسرائيلحادثة اغتيال الشيخ عمر عبدي الذي عرف بمناهضته النفوذ الأجنبي بشكل عام في الصومال، ربما كانت لإسكات صوته قبل وصول زعيم ولاية "بونتلاند" سعيد ديني إلى رئاسة البلاد، وفتح جميع الأراضي الصومالية أمام الاحتلال الإسرائيلي وليس فقط ولايته. وفق مراقبين.وبعد اغتيال الشيخ عبدي، أعلن رئيس إقليم بونتلاند، سعيد ديني المقرب من دولة الإمارات، أنه سيخوض الانتخابات الرئاسية الصومالية المقررة في مايو/ أيار 2026. ووصف وزير الإعلام بحكومة بونتلاند، محمود عيد درير، في 15 سبتمبر، ديني بأنه “قائد كفؤ وموثوق يتمتع بسجل حافل من الحكم الرشيد”.كما أكد أن الصومال يعيش حالة من عدم الاستقرار السياسي العميق، ويحتاج إلى قيادة قوية قادرة على استعادة الوحدة والنظام.وأضاف: "الرئيس ديني ليس مجرد مرشح، بل هو قادر على قيادة البلاد في هذه الفترة المضطربة"، متهما الحكومة الفيدرالية في الصومال، بتجاوز سلطاتها في ملفات مثل الهجرة، وأن سيطرتها لا تتجاوز العاصمة مقديشو.يأتي ذلك، في وقت كشفت منصة "أور فيالكوف" العبرية في 6 سبتمبر، عن تعاون عسكري سرّي بين الإمارات وإسرائيل، تمثل في نشر رادار إسرائيلي الصنع في منطقة بونتلاند بالصومال، قبالة السواحل اليمنية.وبحسب معلومات المنصة العبرية، يهدف هذا الرادار إلى رصد وتتبع الإطلاقات الصاروخية والمسيرة القادمة من اليمن، في خطوة تكشف عن إستراتيجية جديدة لمواجهة التهديد اليمني المتصاعد ضد الاحتلال الإسرائيلي.وأشار التقرير العبري إلى أن الرادار المنشور من طراز (ELM-2084)، وهو نظام متطور متعدد المهام، طورته شركة الصناعات الجوية الإسرائيلية، ويُعرف بقدرته الفائقة على اكتشاف وتتبع الأهداف الجوية المختلفة، بما في ذلك الصواريخ الباليستية والطائرات المسيرة.ونشر هذا الرادار في الصومال، والذي يبدو أنه جرى بموافقة السلطات المحلية في بونتلاند، يعد مؤشرا خطيرا على مستوى التعاون العسكري بين الإمارات وإسرائيل.ويأتي هذا الدعم الإماراتي في ظل العجز الذي أظهرته الولايات المتحدة وبريطانيا في ردع الهجمات الصاروخية المتصاعدة من اليمن ضد الأراضي المحتلة، والتي جاءت مساندة لقطاع غزة.وفي مطلع فبراير/شباط 2025، قالت القناة "12" الإسرائيلية: إن صوماليلاند (أرض الصومال) وبونتلاند (أرض البنط)، ومعهما المغرب، هي الأماكن المرشحة لاستقبال الفلسطينيين الذين ترغب الإدارة الأميركية في تهجيرهم.وتبلغ مساحة بونتلاند نحو 212 ألف كيلومتر مربع، وهي تشكل بذلك نحو ثلث مساحة الصومال الكلية، فيما يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 5 ملايين نسمة، ويتحدثون الصومالية والعربية والإنجليزية.وتدرس إسرائيل خططاً لتهجير سكان غزة نحو بونتلاند، بعد تعهُّد الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب بإعادة توطينهم في مجتمعات "أكثر أمانا وجمالا"، وفقا لصحيفة "تلغراف" في 6 فبراير 2025.وكان وزير الخارجية الإسرائيلي، يسرائيل كاتس، قد أمر الجيش في 6 فبراير  بالتحضير للهجرة "الطوعية" للفلسطينيين من قطاع غزة، بما في ذلك "ترتيبات خاصة" للمغادرة عن طريق البحر والجو.من جهته، صرح في حينها يعقوب محمد عبد الله، نائب وزير الإعلام في بونتلاند، لصحيفة "تلغراف" بأن الولاية ستكون سعيدة باستضافة اللاجئين من غزة، ما داموا قد جاءوا طواعية.

The Isim in Ceelbuh, Sanaag has been killed by an airstrike and yet President @HESaidADeni , the Vice President @HELugatoor , and the Puntland administration remain silent. No condolences, no statement, no answers. Their silence is an insult to the family of the Isim and to the people of Puntland. While citizens are demonstrating and demanding justice, those in power hide and refuse to face the people. This silence is not weakness, it is complicity. By refusing to speak, by refusing to condemn, by refusing even the most basic gesture of respect, the President and his administration are showing us exactly where they stand. Why do they always stay silent whenever something bad happens? Silence has become their only response to the suffering of the people. Each time, their refusal to acknowledge tragedy is a choice to side with power over justice, a choice to protect themselves instead of protecting the people they claim to lead. How many more elders and leaders must be killed before this administration opens its mouth? Puntland does not need leaders who stay quiet when our people are under attack. Puntland needs leaders with courage, not cowards who bury their heads in the sand @Plstatehouse

UAE leader Mohammed bin Zayed is being held responsible for the killing of a clan leader in Somalia’s Sanaag region, in Badhan, during a UAE-US attack, sparking the first protests in both African and UAE history.

WHO KILLED NABADOON CUMAR ABDULLAH? Chief Shanlayste: "The Puntland government needs to clarify who killed Nabadoon Omar Abdullahi Abdi. We offer our condolences to everyone who left Nabadoon, may God have mercy on him."

YAA DILAY NABADOON CUMAR CABDULLAHI? Caaqil Shanlayste: "Dawlada Puntland waxaa uga baahanahay in ay noo caddayso ciddii dishay Nabadoon Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi. Dhamaan cid walba oo ka baxay Nabadoonku waa u tacsiyeynayaa, asagana Alle-ha-u-Naxariiso."

Traditional elders in the Sanaag region are facing security fears after the airstrike that killed Elder Omar Abdullahi that was part of many people who opposed Puntland President Deni and the UAE, which both wanted to extract minerals from his land.

Cumar Cabdi Ibrahim in Sanaag joins the list of those silenced for opposing Gulf resource wars. Anyone challenging their extraction agenda, from traditional leaders to military officers, becomes a target. The model is spreading. UAE = Devil of East Africa.

BREAKING Puntland leader Said Deni and UAE made huge mistake by killing well respected Warsangeli Clan elder with Drone strike two days ago in Sanaag Region. Now other Warsangeli Clan elders are calling for their sons to leave Puntland Army and join the fight against Evil Said Deni and his UAE paid mercenaries.

The Attack that Killed the one of the famous sub clan Chiefs of Warsengali clan Omar Abdilahi Abdi Ibarhim In outskirts Ceelbuuh Distract In The Sanaag region to day afternoon at around 3:00 pm east africa time Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah have mercy on the Omar Abdilahi Abdi Ibrahim, he was unjustly killed in his own land and community while he was carrying out his peace duties, when he was struck by an aerial missile. The killing of the elder was orchestrated by the governments of the UAE, , and the intelligence of Puntland, specifically the PMPF forces and the war criminal Said Deni (Warlord Said Deni). The purpose of the Chief Omar killing is tied to the following points: 1.The killing took place in Ceelbuuh village, the road between badhan and ceelbuuh and he was alone and driving his own small car , this place is a very remote area far from Calmadow mountains where small group of alshabab active , ceelbuuh distract and badhan are more safe than when you compare Garoowe, Bosaso, and Qardho and alshabab are not active . It is safer than those cities, yet the aim was to portray to the world that the Sanaag region is unsafe and under the presence of Al-Shabaab and Daesh, thus justifying aggression against the people of Maakhir and their rich mineral resources mountains. http://2.To instill fear and terror among the Mahmoud Harti (Warsangeli) clan. This assassination marks the beginning of planned killings targeting Badhan, Dhahar, Xingalol, Buraan, Hadaftimo, and other towns inhabited by the Warsangeli clan, the plan includes assassinations of elders, scholars, and community leaders. http://3.To arm all clans, create separate militia camps for each clan, and incite inter-clan conflicts. For example, over 16 people have been killed inside Badhan town itself without any investigations or accountability. All clans are now heavily armed inside Badhan. http://4.To deploy forces with hidden agendas across the region. Each town has been filled with PMPF camps set up by Deni, making it easier to carry out targeted killings without accountability, since every city already has competing armed camps. 5.Finally, Said Deni, along with the UAE, seeks to exploit the mineral resources of the Cal Madow mountains. This long-term plan dates back to 2006 during the Majiyahan and Galgala wars, which were about mineral resources and pitted Puntland against the Warsangeli clan in devastating conflicts. Many lives were lost, but in the end, the clan defended its land. What Lies Ahead The people of Maakhir, especially the Mahmoud Harti (Warsangeli) clan, must prepare for a great war of self-defense against the aggression of the UAE, Said Deni, and his PMPF forces. This is a just war, a religious duty, and a jihad. The Northeastern State of Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia must speak out immediately about this blatant invasion and violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and independence. All praise is due to Allah.

Protesters in Sanaag burn the UAE flag after a well-known elder and peacemaker was killed in a drone strike. Many in the region accuse the UAE, though the claims remain unverified. @UAEEmbassyMog @HESaidADeni

Turns out the caaqil in sanaag was hit with a heavy drone. 52kg

#WAR: Puntland releases more information on airstrike on notorious Sanaag https://hbnonlinetv.com/puntland-oo-xog-dheeraad-ah-ka-bixisay-duqueyn-lagu-nabadoon-caan-ah-sanaag/…

#WAR: Puntland oo xog dheeraad ah ka bixisay duqeyn lagu Nabadoon caan ah Sanaag https://hbnonlinetv.com/puntland-oo-xog-dheeraad-ah-ka-bixisay-duqeyn-lagu-nabadoon-caan-ah-sanaag/…

The Puntland Police Command in Sanaag region has issued a statement on the incident in the Ceelbuh area yesterday in which a traditional elder, Omar Abdillaahi, was killed after his vehicle was targeted by an airstrike. The police said that an official investigation has begun, and it was confirmed that the elder was alone in the vehicle when three missiles hit it, causing the vehicle to burn completely, leaving only his body with only his bones remaining. The command added that it is not yet known who is behind the attack and the exact reason for it, but investigations are underway to determine the real facts. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the airstrike, which was the first of its kind in the Ceelbuh area.

Taliska Booliiska Puntland ee gobolka Sanaag ayaa war ka soo saaray dhacdadii shalay deegaanka Ceelbuh lagu dilay Oday dhaqameed Cumar Cabdillaahi , kadib markii duqeyn lala beegsaday gaarigiisii. Booliiska ayaa sheegay in baaritaan rasmi ah ay bilaabeen, isla markaana la xaqiijiyay in odaygu uu keligiis saarnaa gaariga markii saddex gantaal lagu dhuftay, taas oo sababtay in baabuurka gebi ahaan gubto, meydkiisana laga helo kaliya lafihii ka haray. Taliska ayaa intaas ku daray in weli aan la ogeyn cidda ka dambeysa weerarka iyo sababta rasmiga ah ee keentay, balse ay socdaan baaritaano lagu ogaanayo xaqiiqda dhabta ah. Ilaa iyo hadda ma jirto cid sheegatay masuuliyadda duqeynta, taas oo ahayd tii ugu horreysay ee noocan oo kale ah ka dhacda deegaanka Ceelbuh.

Traditional elder Omar Cabdilaahi’s funeral, who was killed in an airstrike that targeted his vehicle in Ceelbuuh, Sanaag.

Traditional elder Cumar Cabdilaahi’s funeral, who was killed in an airstrike that targeted his vehicle in Ceelbuuh, Sanaag.

Badhan, Somalia — Senior security and administrative officials in the Sanaag region have on Wednesday strongly denied U.S. report that a man killed in an American airstrike in September was an arms dealer for the al-Shabab militant group. Caaqil Omar Abdillahi Abdi, a respected traditional elder was killed on Sept. 13, 2025, in the Jicanyo area near Ceel Buh district. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) later said it had targeted an al-Shabab arms dealer in the region but did not release a name. Local officials insist the strike coincided exactly with the time and place of Omar’s death and say he was an innocent community leader. "This was an unexpected and shocking incident,” said Faisal Abdillahi, the Sanaag regional intelligence chief. "A man driving his car was bombed from the air. We, the officials, had no prior knowledge or warning. The deceased was a prominent figure who worked closely with the community. We don’t understand why he was targeted.” Abdillahi said there were no known allegations linking the elder to militant groups. "We have never heard of any terrorist charges against him. People are now terrified whenever they hear aircraft overhead. We need to know why he was killed and who authorized it.” Brig. Gen. Abdillahi Omar Anshuur, commander of the Puntland Dervish Forces’ 9th Division, which covers the Sanaag and Hayland regions, said Omar had a long record of serving his community. "I knew Caaqil Omar for decades — we worked together along the coast in the 1980s,” Anshuur said. "He was a peacemaker who helped defend Puntland during conflicts with al-Shabab and ISIS. His killing was illegal and unjust. He had been in Bosaso for 20 days and had even met President Said Abdullahi Deni. If he were guilty of anything, he would have been arrested, not bombed.” The general added that the airstrike had sown fear and instability in the area. "We want answers. This deliberate killing has created confusion and insecurity among our people,” he said. Col. Aden Ahmed Ali, the regional police commander, said local authorities initially had no idea who conducted the strike. "For a week, we searched for answers. Only later did AFRICOM release a short statement confirming it carried out an airstrike but without naming the target,” Ali said. "The date and location matched the attack that killed Chief Omar. He was not hiding in the bush or on any wanted list. He was a public figure, known for protecting the community and working with the government,” Ali said. "We are certain he was not a terrorist. The United States must explain why a respected peacemaker was hit with three missiles. We call on Washington to provide a clear answer.” The governor of Puntland's Sanaag region, Said Ahmed Jama described Omar as "a well-known community figure and problem-solver.” "He was involved in development and mediation work,” the governor said. "There were no complaints, rumors, or charges against him. The regional administration was never informed of any accusations. We are awaiting clarification from the U.S. on why this man was targeted.” The regional administration, the governor added, "worked closely with the late Caaqil Omar and is deeply dissatisfied with how he was killed. We are calling for justice.” The denials from regional authorities come amid growing protests in Sanaag and parts of Puntland, where community members have demanded transparency from the U.S. government. Families and local leaders have called on Washington to release evidence supporting its claim that the strike targeted an al-Shabab operative. AFRICOM has conducted airstrikes in Somalia for nearly two decades, targeting al-Shabab and Islamic State fighters. The command says its operations are carefully planned to minimize civilian casualties. However, Somali officials and rights organizations have long criticized the U.S. for a lack of transparency and accountability. Independent investigations have occasionally found that civilians — including community leaders — have been killed in mistaken or poorly verified strikes. Source: Hiiraan Online

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Al-Qaeda-aligned Al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday rejected the U.S. military’s claim that it killed a weapons dealer for the group in a drone strike near the northeastern Somalia town of Badhan in the Sanaag region on September 13. The militants described the claim as a justification for the killing of Somali civilians.The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) had earlier taken responsibility for the drone strike targeting Omar Abdullahi Abdi, a well-known and respected clan leader in Jiicaanyo area. The claim of responsibility came amid earlier speculation that the United Arab Emirates was behind the elder’s assassination.“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting an al Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025,” AFRICOM said in a statement.In response, Al-Shabaab dismissed the U.S. military’s assertion, saying the targeted man was neither a member nor a weapons dealer for the group. The militant organization described the claim as a baseless attempt to legitimize the elder’s assassination.Al-Shabaab further stated that the incident was not isolated but part of a broader pattern of attacks by the U.S. against Somali intellectuals and civilians since the 1990s. The group asserted that the U.S. not only targets civilians, falsely labeling them as militants, but also sometimes kills Somali government troops and regional forces, branding them Al-Shabaab.As an example, the militants pointed to a 2016 drone strike that killed 13 Galmudug regional forces near Galkayo. The U.S. initially claimed the victims were all Al-Shabaab members, but it was later revealed they were pro-government forces, highlighting, according to Al-Shabaab, the “lies about its drone operations in Somalia.”In its statement, the group declared it would not accept its name being used to justify attacks harming Somali civilians or carrying out massacres.AFRICOM did not name the individual targeted in the airstrike, describing him only as an Al-Shabaab weapons dealer. This vagueness has fueled growing speculation and anger over the elder’s assassination.Clan leaders from Sanaag region, where the elder hailed from, have demanded an immediate explanation from Puntland authorities on who provided the information that led to the U.S. strike and why. Although AFRICOM said the strike was conducted in coordination with Somalia’s federal government, no official response has come from Mogadishu.It took five days for the U.S. military to claim responsibility for the strike, which sparked protests and outrage in Sanaag.Before the U.S. statement, many Somali political analysts and former officials suspected the United Arab Emirates, which has a growing military presence in Puntland state, was behind the assassination. Protesters in Sanaag accused the UAE of orchestrating the killing because the elder opposed a mineral and gold extraction deal between Puntland’s leadership and Abu Dhabi. Videos showed residents blaming the UAE for what they described as illegal exploitation of their region’s resources.However, the U.S. claim has shifted the narrative, though many questions remain unanswered by Somalia’s federal government and the U.S. military.The elder was an unarmed man who lived in a peaceful area controlled by Puntland security forces and frequently traveled between major Puntland towns, including Bosaso and Garowe. If he was truly a weapons dealer, critics ask why he was not arrested and interrogated rather than killed and then posthumously labeled a militant.This is not the first time the U.S. has claimed to have killed Al-Shabaab members who later turned out to be civilians, sparking public anger.Somali security officials and regional authorities have reportedly used U.S. airstrikes to target political opponents, individuals from rival clans, or people with whom they have disputes. Since the beginning of U.S. drone operations in Somalia, hundreds of civilians, including women and children, have been killed or wounded. Many were initially claimed as militants, but later investigations revealed their innocence.What remains most painful, according to observers, is that many of those harmed in U.S. strikes were women and children – and few, if any, have received compensation or apologies for wrongful deaths or injuries.Contact us: info@somaliguardian.com

JUST IN Sanaag Elders stated #Puntland is required to hold accountable for Omar's murder, regardless of whether it was directly involved or if it blames someone else.

May God have mercy on Chief Omar Abdullahi who was recently killed in the airstrike in Sanaag, explaining to President Deni the history of the sultanates. Today, he did not hesitate to send condolences to the chief

Allaha unaxariistee waa Caaqil Cumar Cabdullaahi oo dhawaan lagu dilay duqeyntii ka dhacday Sanaag oo usharaxaya madaxweyne Deni Taariikhdii saldanada. Maanta tacsi buu u quudhi waayay inuu u diro caaqilka

Update: AS has denied AFRICOM’s statement claiming that a U.S. airstrike near Badhan, Sanaag, killed one of its members. The group stated that the individual was not affiliated with them and accused the U.S. of misreporting civilian casualties.

The airstrike happened in jiicanyo (10.3998794, 48.3887361) a locality between badhan and ceelbuh.

Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim

Cumar Cabdillaahi Cabdi Ibraahim

The Northeastern Government must be held accountable for the brutal killing of Chief Omar Abdilahi in the Elbuh area of Sanaag region, a region in the Northeastern region of Somalia. @TheVillaSomalia @SomaliPM @UNinSomalia @US2SOMALIA @PhiloSomalia @AliSamattar @dunia_work @Inagaraad994

Dawlada Waqooyi Bari waa inay kula xisaabtantaa Dilka foosha xun ee loogu gaystay Caaqil Cumar Cabdilahi Deganka Ceelbuh ee Gobolka sanaag oo ah deegaan katirsan Dawlad goboleedka waqoyi bari soomaaliya. @TheVillaSomalia @SomaliPM @UNinSomalia @US2SOMALIA @PhiloSomalia @AliSamattar @dunia_work @Inagaraad994

In Las Anod, there is a strong presence of terrorism, and sufficient evidence of this is the support shown to the former AS elder who was removed. Good job done. JQ.

Laascaanood,waxaa awood badan ku leh argagixisada,waxaana cadayn kuugu filan taageerada looga muujiyay Odayga AS-ka ahaa ee laga talaabo qaaday. Shaqo fiican baa la qabtay. JQ.

Al-Shabaab's military command has confirmed that the peacekeeper recently killed by the US in the Badhan area, named Omar Abdi, was not part of the group, and that the accusation that he was buying weapons for the jihadists is a baseless and fabricated lie. The group said that the accusation was aimed at the US to avenge the blood of peacekeepers and the blood of Somali intellectuals in general. The full statement reads as follows: "There is no god but Allah In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful For urgent release Press Office PRESS OFFICE PRESS OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Al-Shabaab Mujahideen Movement HARAKAT AL-SHABAAB AL MUJAHIDEEN AL-SHABAB MUJAHIDI MOVEMENT Refutation of Statements from AFRICOM Crusaders 25 Rabiul Awal 1447 H (17 September 2025) The Al-Shabaab Mujahideen Movement denies a statement from the US AFRICOM command stating that they targeted a member of the Al-Shabaab Mujahideen Movement in the Badhan area on 13 September 2025. The Al-Shabaab Mujahideen movement confirms that the individual who was bombed by the Crusaders in the Badhan area is not a member of the movement, and the accusation they made that he used to sell weapons to the Mujahideen is a baseless and baseless lie aimed at avenging his blood and the blood of Somali intellectuals. The United States has a dark history of massacres of intellectuals and the Somali people, and since the 1990s until today, it has massacred thousands of Somali civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, including intellectuals who were of special value to the Somali community. In addition to lying about the massacres they have committed against innocent Muslims, it is noteworthy that the United States describes everyone it bombs as Mujahideen, even if they serve the Crusaders. In September 2016, the United States bombed apostate militias on the outskirts of Galkayo, killing 13 of them, claiming that they were members of the Mujahideen, but it later turned out that they were apostates from the so-called Galmudug militia, which exposed the falsity of the US claims and the excuse it uses for the massacres it is waging in Somalia. The Al-Shabaab Mujahideen movement will not shy away from its fight to defend religion, people and country from the evil desires of the US-led crusaders, but it will not accept that its name be used to justify the massacre of the Somali Muslim people and their intellectuals, as happened in the Badhan area. We send our condolences to all the relatives of Muslims who were massacred by the US in its brutal bombings in Somalia. Al-Kataib (And to Allah belongs [all] honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers, but the hypocrites do not know.) " But honour belongs to Allah and His Messenger, and to the Believers; but the Hypocrites know not" "

Taliska millateriga Al-Shabaab ayaa xaqiijiyey in nabad-doonkii dhawaan uu Maraykanku ku dilay deggaanka Badhan ee lagu magacaabi jiray Cumar Cabdi uusan ka tirsanayn Xarakada, isla markaana eedaynta ah inuu hubka u soo iibin jiray jihaadiyiinta ay tahay been-abuur aan sal iyo raad toona lahayn. Xarkada ayaa sheegtay in eeddaasi uu Maraykanku uga golleeyahay inuu ku bannaysto dhiigga nabad-doonka iyo guud ahaan dhiigga wax-garadka Soomaaliyeed. Waxaanu bayaankaasi oo dhamaystiran u qornaa sidan:

A statement issued by the Al-Shabaab media office denied the US Africa Command's claim that a man who was selling weapons to Al-Shabaab was killed in an area of the Sanaag region. Read the statement in Somali below.

Bayaan uu soo saaray Maktabka warfaafinta ee Xarakada Miujaahidiinta Al-Shabaab ayaa lagu beenayay, hadalkii kasoo yeeray Taliska Mareykanka ee AFRICOM ee ahaa, in nin la hubka usoo iibinjiray Al-Shabaab ay ku dileen degaan katirsan gobollka Sanaag. Halkaan hoose ka Akhriso bayaanka oo Af-Soomaali ah.

A funeral was held in Badhan for Chief Omar Chief Abdullahi, who was killed in a brutal bombing attack on September 13 in Jiicanyo, Ceelbu district. May Allah have mercy on him and grant him paradise.

Waxaa aas Badhan loogu sameeyay caaqil Cumar caaqil Cabdullahi oo 13/sep duqayn gardarro ah lagula eegtay deegaanka Jiicanyo ee degmada Ceelbu. ALLE haunaxariisto jannooyinkiisana haku arsaaqo.

The mother of the late Chief Omar Abdullahi who was recently killed in a bomb attack Mother Asha Mahamed Abdi, may God grant you patience and a sincere faith, so that your son will be given to the group that unjustly killed Said Deni.

Hooyada dhashay Caaqil Marxuum Cumar Cabdullahi oo dhawaan duqayn lagu dilay Maamo caasha mahamed abdi illaahay samir iyo imaan saadiq ah hakaa siiyo wilkaaga kooxda Saciid Deni xaqdarada ku dishay.

BREAKING: Chief Gabayre spoke strongly about the killing of a peacekeeper in the Ceel Buuh district, raising many sensitive issues regarding that sad incident.

DEG DEG:Caaqil Gabayre ayaa si adag uga hadlay dilkii nabadoonka lagu dilay degmada Ceel Buuh, isagoo ka shifay arrimo badan oo xasaasi ah oo ku saabsan dhacdadaas murugada leh.

A funeral was held in Badhan for Chief Omar Chief Abdullahi, who was killed in a brutal bombing attack on September 13 in Jiicanyo, Ceelbu district. May Allah have mercy on him and grant him paradise.

Waxaa aas Badhan loogubsameeyay caaqil Cumar caaqil Cabdullahi oo 13/sep duqayn gardarro ah lagula eegtay deegaanka Jiicanyo ee degmada Ceelbu. ALLE haunaxariisto jannooyinkiisana haku arsaaqo.

The Assassination of Chief Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim Discussed in the United States Elders & Scholars of the Ma'akhir Tribe Call on Puntland to Reveal the Real Reason Why the Chief Was Targeted! Mohamed Waddani

Dilkii Caaqil Cumar Cabdullahi Cabdi Ibraahim oo laga hadlay Dalka Maraykanka Odayaasha & Aqoonyahan Reer maakhir oo isu-yimi ayaa Baaq udiray , Puntland inay Cadayso Sababta dhabta ah ee keentay in Caaqilka la Beegdado! Mohamed Waddani

A DFS official told the BBC that Nabadoon Omar Abdullahi had links to the US and the Houthis, and that the targeted bombing was carried out precisely on him. The DFS has been silent about the incident since the bombing, although the US military has said it targeted an arms dealer.

Masuul ka tirsan DFS oo BBC da usheegay in Nabadoon Cumar Cabdullahi uu xiriir la ahaa AS iyo Xuutiyiinta, duqayntii lala beegsaday na ay si sax ah udhacday, bartilmaameed kuna uu isagu ahaa. DFS ayaa tanyo markii ay dukhayntu dhacday ka aamusnay dhacdadaan walow taliska Maraykanku ay sheegeen inay beegsadeen nin ka ganacsada hubka.

UPDATE: Ali Abdullahi says a U.S. drone strike killed his younger brother, Caaqil Omar Abdullahi, while traveling from Elbuh to Badhan in Sanag region. OMAR known for brokering peace, is now dead. His family is demanding answers from @USAfricaCommand.