Somali families return to ruins in Lower Shabelle after al-Shabab retreat
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Families in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle are returning home after al-Shabab’s retreat, only to find their houses destroyed and farms abandoned. Many face severe hardship as they work to rebuild their lives amid limited security and scarce resources.
Breakdown
- Somali forces have retaken parts of Lower Shabelle from al-Shabab, who left behind widespread destruction. 13s
- Al-Shabab fighters used tunnels, planted explosives, and attempted to flood villages before retreating. 20s
- Returning families find their villages and crops destroyed, with many still displaced in camps far from home. 1m 27s
- Inter-clan fighting in newly liberated areas has also forced people to flee, complicating the return process. 1m 49s
- Despite recapturing territory, renewed al-Shabab activity and insecurity continue to hinder safe returns. 2m 12s