Somalia: Somali Official Calls for Crackdown On Families of Al-Shabaab Fighters in Mogadishu

In a bold call to action, Somali official Ali Jeyte Osman has demanded the federal government expel the wives and children of al Shabaab militants from Mogadishu, accusing them of living peacefully in the capital while the group carries out deadly attacks. Jeyte, a former governor and leader of the Macawiisley militia, argued that allowing the relatives to remain in the city sends the wrong message, calling for their removal as a form of psychological pressure on the militants. He emphasized the need for a clear separation between areas controlled by al Shabaab and Mogadishu, urging the government to take strong action against the group's families.