U.S. forces have bombed Somalia at least 16 times during Biden's tenure, killing between 465 and 545 alleged militants.
civilian casualties in just one of the attacks during Biden’s presidency, a June 2021 strike attributed to either U.S. or Kenyan forces, which have been battling al-Shabaab since 2011. The attack on the southern town of Ceel Cadde killed Sahro Adan Warsame and seriously injured five of her children, according to local media reports.
Since 2007, the U.S. military has carried out 260 actions in Somalia. While the Pentagon only admits to killing five civilians and wounding 11 others in a campaign it claims killed as many as 3,010 militants, Airwars“Bottom line, it’s been a long time since the United States was,” wrote Vlahos. “This comes after a particularly bloody period during the [so-called War on Terror] in which the CIA was using the country to detain and torture terror suspects from across North Africa.
“Whether this has ultimately been a good thing for the country or for the broader security of the region, one need only to look at the continued instability and impoverishment of the people,” she added, “and of course, the persistent presence of al-Shabaab itself.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden signs law named for toddler who died after swallowing a batteryThe legislation, known as Reese's Law, is named for Reese Hamsmith, an 18-month-old Lubbock, Texas, girl who died after swallowing a button battery — the small, round batteries found in many home devices and toys.
Read more »
Biden to host 'unity' summit to fight hate-fueled violence; Apple's security flaw; CNN cancels showThings to know today: President Biden plans 'unity' summit to combat hate; Apple warns of security flaw; CNN cancels long-running show. Get caught up.
Read more »
More kids to get access to mental and physical health treatment under new Biden planThe Biden administration announced new plans that should make it a lot easier for millions of kids to get access to mental and physical health services at school.
Read more »
Biden to host unity summit against hate-fueled violencePresident Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combatting a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U_S_ The Democrat is working to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.”
Read more »
Breathing room for Biden: Big summer wins ease 2024 doubts'I think the naysayers are pretty quiet right now,' said former Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe. 'I think they've seen reality.'
Read more »