1. The Complexities of the Somaliland-Ethiopia Sea Access Deal
- Author:
- Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)
- Publication Date:
- 01-2024
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)
- Abstract:
- From 9 December 2023 to 19 January 2024, ACLED records nearly 300 political violence events and at least 726 reported fatalities in Somalia. Most political violence centered in Lower Shabelle region, where al-Shabaab targeted security forces and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Mudug region had the highest number of reported fatalities, with 412. Lower Juba region followed, with at least 121 reported fatalities. Most of the fatalities came after battles between al-Shabaab and security forces. The most common event type was battles, with over 500 events, followed by explosions and remote violence, with nearly 180 events. Most of the events involved clashes between security forces and al-Shabaab.
- Topic:
- Political Violence, Treaties and Agreements, Non State Actors, and Al Shabaab
- Political Geography:
- Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland, and Horn of Africa