Somalia launches historic national strategy to combat IED threat
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In a landmark move to address one of the most persistent threats to its security, Somalia has launched its first-ever National Counter-IED Strategy, praised by the United Nations as an “important step forward” in the fight against improvised explosives widely used by the Al-Shabaab militant group.
Breakdown
- Somalia launched a national strategy to combat improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
- The United Nations praised the initiative as a significant step forward. 6s
- The strategy includes expanding and training the Somali National Army's Explosive Disposal Units. 25s
- Senior Somali officials and international partners attended the launch event in Mogadishu. 44s
- IEDs caused over 1,400 casualties in Somalia in 2024, and the UN is providing training to reduce these risks. 1m 22s