The terror group AS post pictures of PoWs captured during the takeover of “teedan” hiraan region.
Many somalian soldiers were left as the majority fled.
@AhmedMoFiqi 😁
UPDATE: Al-Shabaab Video Purports to Show Capture of Turkish-Supplied Weapons After Teedaan Offensive
Newly released video appears to show Al-Shabaab fighters operating inside Teedaan after the militant group reportedly captured Suulaay, Xasan Raqay, and Teedaan during a rapid offensive in Hiiraan.
Multiple independent local sources and regional security contacts said #Mogadishu government forces withdrew following heavy fighting, marking a significant battlefield failure.
Teedaan, a key military hub and strategic gateway in Hiiraan, is considered the biggest prize of the offensive. If the reported gains hold, they would represent one of Al-Shabaab’s most significant territorial advances in recent months and raise fresh concerns about the Mogadishu government’s ability to maintain control in South #Somalia.
@Nabadwanag Why hawiye jealous of other people peace. We see these people region every year new roads are being build and major investments their cities and land but hawiye Turkish colony nothing but terrorism and failure. You should learn something from Somaliland.
AL-SHABAAB SURGE: Terror Group Seizes Three Towns in Just 24 Hours as Government Forces Pull Back
Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly stormed through South #Somalia’s central Hiiraan region, capturing three towns in just 24 hours in a stunning battlefield setback for government forces.
According to multiple local sources, the jihadist group seized Suulaay, Xasan Raqay, and Teedaan after fierce clashes forced #Mogadishu government troops to withdraw. The reported captures were independently confirmed by local residents and regional security contacts.
The most significant prize is Teedaan, a strategically located town along a vital route linking parts of Hiiraan with neighboring regions. The area has long served as a key forward operating base for Mogadishu government forces, making its reported loss a major tactical blow.
The rapid offensive underscores Al-Shabaab’s continued ability to mount coordinated attacks and seize territory despite years of military campaigns aimed at weakening the insurgent group.
If the reported gains are consolidated, they could further complicate security operations in South Somalia and raise fresh concerns about the government’s ability to hold territory in one of the country’s most fiercely contested regions.
🚨 TERROR ALERT:
Al-Shabaab just seized 3 towns in ONLY 24 HOURS
Suulaay, Hasan Raqay & strategic base in Teedaan fall as Somalia national forces pull back in Hiiraan region.
Major setback. Territory slipping fast.
Is this the start of a bigger surge?
#BREAKING: Al-Shabaab has reportedly seized Teedaan in #Somalia's Hiiran region after two days of fierce clashes with the Somali National Army and Ma'awisley clan fighters - local media.
The town was recaptured by government and allied local forces in 2022 during a landmark offensive backed by U.S. and Turkish drone support.
If confirmed, its reported fall would mark yet another significant battlefield reversal in the campaign against the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent group.
Turkey's Camp TURKSOM training has equipped some SNA units, yet #Somalia's military remains fragmented by clan loyalties and continues relying on African Union peacekeepers for major operations, tomorrow, if peacekeepers withdraw, surely, Al-Shabaab terrorist will capture 😳
Far from isolating Republic of #Somaliland, #Turkey's pro-Mogadishu stance has failed to weaken Hargeisa's control; Berbera port stays under Somaliland administration and UAE (DP World) operation since 2016-17, serving as a thriving Red Sea hub.
Ankara's maritime deals with Somalia have not delivered dominance over Bab el-Mandeb approaches or Somaliland's coastline, appearing instead as compensation for these strategic shortfalls amid persistent regional fragmentation 😄
@RTErdogan@HakanFidan@Ahmet_Davutoglu@torunkani@aBayraktar1 😠
@umutcagrisariii These are Turkish Somalian militias they take orders from Türkiye masters. Their track record against Al-shabab is proven they are the biggest failed experiment. They will fall just like the Ashraf ghani militias in Afghanistan
From e-Visa to e-CTN, Mogadishu is running the same playbook to seize control of Berbera Port.
A new circular issued on 30/09/2025 is an aggressive attempt to tax all imports and exports and effectively take over the port. Disguised as a shipping regulation, it declares that the Electronic Cargo Tracking Number system is “mandatory for all cargo entering or leaving Somali ports” and applies “irrespective of their respective administrative arrangements.” This wording is a deliberate bid to impose hostile jurisdiction over Somaliland.
The circular goes further, threatening foreign carriers and freight forwarders with severe penalties for non-compliance, including “administrative fines,” “detention or seizure of cargo,” “suspension or revocation of port operating or agent licences,” and even “criminal prosecution.” The aim is to intimidate global shipping companies.
This mirrors the e-visa scandal: weaponising technical systems to entrap Somaliland. Once international carriers and insurers adopt a compliance rule, reversing it becomes extremely difficult. That is the danger.
To escalate the scheme, Hassan Sheikh has sent a lobbying delegation, led by Mohamed Ali Nur “Americo,” General Manager of Mogadishu Port, and Abdukadir Mohamed Nur, Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, to London to sell this narrative to the International Maritime Organisation, insurers, and major shipping lines.
Somaliland cannot be complacent. This must be exposed and rejected unequivocally. International carriers, insurers, DP World, and foreign governments must be informed immediately that Berbera Port operates under Somaliland law alone, and any attempt by Somalia to impose regulations on it is illegitimate and hostile.
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Somaliland Tightens Borders, Rejects Somalia-Issued Visas 🇸🇴
Somaliland has declared that visas and travel permit issued by Somalia will no longer be accepted for entry into its territory.
According to a new directive from the Department of Immigration and Border Control, travelers presenting Somali-issued documents will be denied entry and may face legal action under Somaliland’s immigration laws.
Visitors can instead obtain a Visa on Arrival at Hargeisa or Berbera International Airports, or apply beforehand through Somaliland’s embassies and missions in countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, the UK, the US, Taiwan, Turkey, and Djibouti.
The decision reinforces Somaliland’s efforts to assert control over its immigration system and further distinguish itself from Somalia.