Inside U.S. training operations with Somalia’s military

U.S. forces are training Somali troops, part of an urgent fight against al-Shabab, a subsidiary of Al Qaeda. This month, NBC News’ Courtney Kube had exclusive access with the U.S. military and spoke with leaders behind the operation. Somali troops face incredible danger in their fight against al-Shabab, with hundreds killed or wounded since last fall. Adding to the threat: a devastating drought and the terror group’s use of retaliation tactics.
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[@GeorgePh12]

I did time with a Somalian brother in Indiana state prison. That man was well respected in the prison. Even the guards respected him. He conducted himself well. I’m glad to call him my brother. I still communicate with him. I was released early in the pandemic.

[@yusuf6778]

Is the Somali brother still in jail or did they release him?. If you don't mind, what are the crimes you and him committed?.

[@Jem_Apple]

You call him a brother but simultaneously say he’s “somalian”? Do you call Americans “Americian”? He’s Somali. Just like everyone this video said, not “somalian”

[@abdurahmanr7011]

@@Jem_Apple chill out it’s a common mistake

[@Thatotter223]

@@Jem_Apple Spoken like someone with no somalian friends

[@Afgooye_1]

@@Jem_Apple it’s not that serious bro! Caadi iska dhig saaxib

[@catcherzw]

Love the Somali people. Bless that young lady

[@Seanw-ij7yx]

u know ZERo somali people u puppet.

[@fazomontana8354]

Zack u a warya now🤞🏾

[@adunigilbert6787]

Now ,they are talking as if US soldiers fought for Somalia ;u guys are bulishts ; u came to implement your unfavourable agenda of democracy : God bless east African soldiers and Rip to the fallen soldiers🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@askellpositive]

Only darksin people in the military

[@redacted5035]

​@Baba Foodle they weren't talking to you clown 🤡😂🤡🤣

[@GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

Somalis are a warrior hearted people who love freedom. Love em, from Afghanistan! 🇦🇫 🤝🇸🇴

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

Somalia loves Taliban the lion who defeated evil empire USA

[@GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 Well Taliban aren't good people just like Al-Shabab aren't but i appreciate your comment.

[@tripleabdinho2710]

We love too Afghanistan brothers 🇸🇴 ❤🇦🇫

[@NajibMuhumed]

We love Afghanistan people our twins from another Continent

[@RoyPearsonVue1313]

As a Hmong man, I grew up and work with Somalis in MN. Smart and respectful peoples 💯

[@yusuf6778]

We too love our Hmong neighbors. Just like the Hmong, we have been pushed out of our country by forces outside our country.

[@gurigacabsida1694]

Respect to you and to all humans with kind hearts🙏

[@kgthompson5814]

Yup they are hard workers and don't cause any trouble.

[@tripleabdinho2710]

Thanks brothers God bless bless you 🙏 🙌

[@mohamadgureey2830]

Thanks brother ❤😢

[@abdifatahjodah5043]

Thank you America for standing with Somali people and their Government Somalia 🇸🇴❤️United States of America 🇺🇸

[@bradcolby7373]

“Danab” means lightning in Somali.I’m proud to support them 🇸🇴🤝🇺🇸

[@TimaWeynne]

Farmaajo built Danaba and Gorgor to the strongest. unfortunately the current animal is destroying them.

[@hersiofficial7340]

@@TimaWeynne 💯🫡

[@jtc7961]

@@TimaWeynne Danab Was Rebuild 2014 CBB maxishooto

[@casebarreoltt5990]

What's the word for, " Marrying Siblings"?

[@Caruurtaofthekorn]

@@casebarreoltt5990 hooyada silkeed is the word.

[@abdiabdi-wr9dp]

Inshallah Somalia will get back and be the greatest nation in Africa as it was before 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@mazatoshi7501]

Somalis are resilient people, give them the equipment they need against the terrorist , thank you USA.

[@merhawykk840]

Gave them nothing is free lol ask the arab that are funded all shababa.

[@BeardedDragonMan1997]

Literally the dumbest and poorest people on the planet…

[@mazatoshi7501]

@@BeardedDragonMan1997 and you liked your own comment dummy

[@itsthenewlifeofsomeone1]

😂😂😂😂

[@TyFoONdAFoOL]

Nah feels like afghanistan all over again

[@fahadomar3339]

Major hassan turre he was a man who does not panic our hero may allah mercy on him

[@mythicalrp5642]

The resolve that these Somalis have fighting for their country is greater than what the Iraqis and Afghans combined, they earned the respect of the US Army and they deserve to be supplied, trained, and supported for years to come until the country is stable enough.

[@ayhemwaleed274]

The Iraqi army is still standing strong brother

[@yuritarted984]

​@@ayhemwaleed274 they always retreat

[@KnowL-oo5po]

Somali's are lions

[@CAPRlCE]

Huh, iraqis? Really? Are you sure?

[@CAPRlCE]

@@yuritarted984 A soldier follows an order, and they did follow the order and retreated, you don’t understand the politics in iraq, Nouri Al maliki the iraqi president wanted another 4 years, so he thought the people would vote for him for freeing mosul, but that didn’t went according to his plans and a revolution broke out and he resigned, we took mosul and defeated isis 2 years later and we did it alone, isis was another alqaeda and we fought them in iraq and abroad. Iraq was responsible of the killing of both isis leaders, iraqi intelligence located their locations.

[@leolee5907]

4:13 notice how the General said he hasn’t seen willingness in Afghanistan and Iraq basically saying there soldiers just gave up and let the terrorists take over there country unlike the Somali soldiers who will fight for there freedom and livelihood. VIVA SOMALIA

[@JarodFarrant]

In Iraq though thousands of Iraqi people fought isis and many lost their lives doing it.

[@navrhy3075]

Good and kind hearted are the people of Somalia. They only deserve the best because they have suffered for too long

[@Wondistudio]

Thank you for your service; keep your nation safe and give relief to those who are in need of peace.

[@Alpha_Anthony]

So many thankful Somalians ❤ Keep your head up Somalia! 👍🏽

[@krisskross690]

Give them armoured personal carriers and other weapons to fight the terrorists somalis are resilient people love from your brothers and sisters in Kenya..and I hope you join the eac soon and the Somali sisters are hella fine I can only say Mashallah as God already blessed them

[@TheSomalist]

🖤

[@maanka8907]

yes, like the ones they gave iraq army and its done.

[@Bhd93540]

@@SG-oy1sjfor what other purposes

[@Bhd93540]

@@SG-oy1sjur there cuz we let u don’t forget black hawk down my friend

[@Bhd93540]

My guy but chill

[@Tango_Mike]

I really really hope this is the begining of something great. The return of a great ancient African power would be something fantastic not only for the continent but for the world. My prayers to all my Somali brothers.

[@jabirbashir7436]

Thank you brother

[@yusuf6778]

Thank you

[@volvo24091]

American drone killed 7 Somali civilians in January 2023. Nothing of value here.

[@The-Black-Serpent-Syndicate]

@@volvo24091 Facts!

[@yusuf6778]

@@volvo24091 same thing happened in Afghanistan the last few days of US army withdrawal.

[@Jfarhan1990]

We love our great country of Somalia. Thank you US military. Thank you Somali military and everyone serving and supporting. Together, We can defeat terrorists!

[@casebarreoltt5990]

Not with Biden as Commander In Chief.

[@somali_option]

​@@casebarreoltt5990 exactly 💯

[@Kizz217]

@@casebarreoltt5990 hit the nail with that one

[@waliali2101]

We need trump to threaten those guys period like the taliban end this war period trump 2024

[@hanzalaomar9915]

You're thanking the US cu-ff-ar who are clear enemies of Islam?

[@Sultanshiine]

Thanks to Courtney and NBC News This report is amazing and well made.

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

It’s top notch propaganda with Hollywood level production I can’t believe you are praising your enemy though what’s up with that?!! They are doing for themselves and not for you

[@beandispenser6971]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 your comments sounds more like propaganda

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

@@beandispenser6971 you know well my comment has nothing to do with propaganda but you are engaging your usual lies and deception

[@theman44ful]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 your comment kinda does read like propaganda lmao

[@ohioisastate8574]

A well made propaganda piece

[@abdinajibisse6550]

Somalia’s main threat isn’t as portrayed here. It is big-power countries who see their interest at the expense of Somalia’s peril.

[@r.o.c_3]

Your dead wrong! the biggest threat are the Darodists thinking Hawiye and Isaaq aren't equal to them.

[@emperorrashka1490]

Absolutly

[@ahmedafc3513]

@Abdinajib, I think it’s time to stop blaming outsiders for all our problems and ask questions our corrupt leaders and politicians.

[@Leo-dw4fx]

Bro stop lying to yourself, Somalia isn't as important to big powers as you think. Our problems are Qabiil and Islamisation. Ruthless secular dictator like Mohamed siyaad barre can only save Somalia from Qabiil iyo culuumo.

[@abdinajibisse6550]

@@Leo-dw4fx As far as I know Somalia is an adherent Islamic country I can’t contemplate by what you mean “Islamization”

[@Afgooye_1]

Rest in power Major Hassan Toure 🫡 😢

[@thevoiceofprophecytoday]

God the Bless The US Troops in this much needed support Mission for Somalia

[@andynull8869]

hail the dark lord and master. Hail Satan!!!!

[@KnowL-oo5po]

al shabab has the capabilities of doing another 9 11 seriously!

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

“US always gotta be in war”-🤓

[@nerdygamerguy8378]

I wish the Afghans were more like these Somolian soldiers, applying what they learned WITHOUT having America holding their hands most of the time.

[@geletoz]

Imagine we have arms embargo while neighbor states are providing weapons of all kinds to Al shabaab, where else would Al shabaab get their heavy artillery and bkm guns?

[@blackpanther8219]

Somalia needs more army and better weapons. And a spy training because once al shabab takes off their mask, no one will know if they are terrorist that's why they are difficult. This is not like Ukraine war

[@dr.abdikanitahlil2780]

Absolutely correct. Both Alshabab and the government troops have the same weopons which makes even harder to defeat. Somalia needs a real and generous milatry suppport from America.

[@user-oi3hu6nf1s]

Oh, this terrorist have a cruise missiles,modern tanks,great number of artillery? ruzzian -Ukraine war and your war have big difference -first is the largest war from WW2 times in Europe,second-antiterror. BUT! I wish Somalia peace,and unity! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Thats because their leaders and suppliers sit in Qatar and Washington

[@tonyjaahcc]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti I agree

[@geletoz]

More than that, when Al shabaab leader is caught, his clan will threaten a local government and the Mogadishu will it even hear about it or Americans or anybody that matters, just released

[@mudin8863]

Thanks 🇺🇸 for your patience to help us ❤❤❤❤

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

WTF you are actually thanking your enemy to ruin your country and murder your people?!?!!!

[@tarunpandey8339]

World is One Big Family: 🇮🇳❤️🇸🇴...

[@ahmedshurie4053]

Thanks for the coverage

[@husseh36]

Thank you Corney for being at Bali-doogle and share inside report with us. I am proud of US and Somali army for their effort to dismantling and ultimately destroying Alshabab in Somalia

[@abdullahiawil1689]

Am proud for Somali Army for what they did recently, liberating their homeland from the worst terror Group the world has ever seen. Also i wanna thank US force for their continued support for somali Military.

[@samuelenninful3157]

Not showing the faces of the US army leader but showing Somali soldiers clearly defines them as pawns in the hands

[@ineedpowers5151]

They are definitely the Pawns!

[@alexanderscalzo340]

Somalia has always been a place I always been wishing there will be an era of stability and peace in my lifetime I hope Somalia will be liberated by these horrid insurgents and that the country can thrive again

[@Farlibaax]

Fighting one of most reckless and brutal terrorists in midst of a catastrophic draught shows how Somalis are are determined to win this war but just need support and I am very glad that our partners, specially the USArmy, are standing with us in this fight. RIP Major Hassan Tuure, he is a hero and he will be remembered.

[@Zoltan1251]

Well, US and the west created both problems. Climate change means drought will never go away, Somalia is gonna be desert and terrorists got so big because of US funding in the other regions. US created problem, they should help deal with it, thats the least they have to do.

[@Kuyamoko123]

Lol, you are asking about security of Somali while Somali army are under UN and US embargoes

[@mani-rc2tv]

It’s set to be lifted this November

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@@mani-rc2tv Every year it's this year it never happens

[@tethi007]

Respect!

[@WAMBALAZITV]

Ma Shaa Allah Tabaraka Allah Go Somalia Go ❤❤❤

[@ancientcoins7332]

Somalia has been having great success against the Shababis.

[@blueskull1119]

Thanks 🇺🇸 for support

[@guledmahad8755]

Thanks 🙏 America ❤️ from Minnesota

[@hassandahir9693]

Somalia needs well trained well epuipped security forces to protect it from terrorist groups but for some reasons, the U.N is preventing Somalia to build and strengthen its security forces for keeping it arms embargo that was imposed since 1991.

[@ballinhard2065]

By design a state of perpetual war and fear

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

What good are the “Somali security forces”? For example can they protect the country from foreign invasions like Kenya, Ethiopia and American invasions or are they hired only to fight against Somalia and its people? If they can’t fight against US invasion then how can they be “Somalia security forces” would America allow Somalia to recruit American people in USA to fight against some section of its citizens? If America wouldn’t allow you to do that in their country why do you think it’s acceptable they do it in your country as you clap for them?!?!!!

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

US arms industry needs eternal War in the world so they dont lose production. US economy is relying on War to exist

[@Lillio_]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 how’s this US invasion when they’re helping??? Stop this bs n conspiracies ur spreading in the comment section

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

@@Lillio_ you are either low intelligent or deceptive. Would you allow China to “help” some US mercenaries in the US and bring their PLA troops in Washington DC?

[@markmanjonjo7916]

As long as USA is still in Somalia, the war will never end in that country

[@ahmedmohamed-gx9xe]

no this time they are the good guys, USA is helping to train the local forces so they can defend their country.

[@markmanjonjo7916]

@@ahmedmohamed-gx9xe what if they are training the rebels and giving them weapons? Because that's what they do, by the way man!! Wars don't end with wars, USA is only there to accelerate war that's what they do, once they finish exporting whatever minerals are there in somalia they will dump you, they did the same to Libya, and some other Muslim countries so why not you

[@waalidkagabdhihiisaguddaah63]

as long as Arab influence is there! , the war will never end

[@profinneupane6883]

@@ahmedmohamed-gx9xeno they’re not😂😂

[@Squareheed]

I hope Somalia can prove to be a strong African nation when so many other African nations struggle to have such a presence.

[@abdullahimahamed1988]

Trust me Somalia doesn't need one foreign soldier but only heavy arms. Foreigners are not here for the better of Somalia but their own interests. Already Somalia have enough trained personnel (trained by Eritrea, Turkiye and US ). Heavy weapons can make the difference. imagine fighting selfless enemy at par is never good. May God safe us from foreigners conspiracy.

[@Squareheed]

@@abdullahimahamed1988 Without foreign support Somalia would be overran by muslim extremists. NATO will stay in the country for as long as it takes and the Somalian economy will benefit greatly from the added stability for the nation. The only real 'downside' is having a foreign force in your lands and if you can't handle a few foreigners helping your country out then maybe Somalia isn't ready to be a 2nd world nation yet.

[@blueskull1119]

Thanks 🇪🇺🇺🇸🇹🇷🇸🇴 for support

[@skp8748]

​@Liberals Are gross Somali military was only second to Egypt in 80s

[@Lillio_]

@@abdullahimahamed1988 stop the bs and conspiracies

[@yveslaurent6582]

Thanks U.S for the great help 🇸🇴🤝🇺🇸

[@skp8748]

What help they embargo Somali military

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

🇺🇸❤🇸🇴

[@geletoz]

​@@skp8748that is not them sxb...that is the neighboribg states like Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia and UAE but you are right America knows about it but does not much else but throw some few drones around

[@jemal99]

Somali needs drone capabilities of their own. That will literally be a game changer

[@Dev-jq8ch]

God Bless this Military Prayers they learn and grow strong and brave and conquer their enemies. God Bless the Military who train! Prayers for your families while you are in the Military!

[@qoobeeykaliilcawad8027]

Thanks for you support 🙏 we just. Need little more fraction what others are getting, geographically we're stertagic location and we see united state of America great brother 👍 👏 😀 😉 💙

[@OmarAli-mr4ys]

Thanks USA. Somalia will always be grateful for your supports and that why you are a beacon of hope to all over the world-from Ukraine to Somalia

[@channel12929]

o my GOD please bless on all Mankind particularly somalia

[@HusseinAbdi-lf5oc]

Thank you 🇺🇸

[@tekietesfay4225]

They're trained in Eritrea 🇪🇷 the Somalia 🇸🇴 military service

[@theancientsancients1769]

Yes some of that's true ! Great to see Eritrea support Somalia because Somalia used to support Eritrean independence

[@geletoz]

They are not openly trained..that 5k was one time secretly done...if somalia does that again they will be punished and you know that 😂

[@pubgm25]

US Love you From Muqdisho

[@atifchoudhury5180]

Ambassador André is awesome!

[@hamzmo774]

God bless them 🙏 ❤ Allah bless 🙏 amen

[@dripside2102]

Thank you US for the much needed support.

[@eveali3177]

This’s the same people who created them they’re not fighting them they actually support them

[@abdikariimawil6220]

God job , somali people suffering from alshabab attacks and explosions mostly civilians loses their lovely once , so it good to help somalia in order to defeat terrors and restore peace and stability

[@Grant918Tulsa]

You have already ran the story You just added a little bit in the beginning and a little bit in the end.

[@johnnyabdalla3846]

I don't know why we can't understand the hypocrisy of this western countries

[@blackagent4754]

Because people have been brainwashed by the media to believe they're the "savior" no matter what.

[@Mohameddegunner]

Thank you America , we Somalis are thanking America for their great job of liberating us from terrorist. those airstrikes is promising, now alshabab terrorist lost over 70 districts and villages combined to Somali government, thanks for support

[@shukriiii]

😂😂😂😂 learn about US imperialism and how they implement their power and extract resources

[@AbdifetahIOmar]

Excellent partner. US support should continue to strengthen somali national forces.

[@Menugius]

I think it's incredibly sad to see that so many western nations who could easily support Somalia like the US does simply don't care. Proper combined arms NATO training, anti-terror training and modern equipment for the soldiers who fight there so hard should be a minimum expectancy we here in Europe or America should have towards our governments. But still, the Somalis keep on fighting even in these adverse conditions and I truly hope that they will succeed and support by other nations for them won't dwindle but grow. I can only guess how sick the Somalis really must be of decades of dictatorships, terrorism and civil wars. Hope I can myself find a way to support those who want to rebuild a free and prospering country and achieve unity within their people.

[@Animator22538]

We are called the lions of Africa for a reason we simply aren’t afraid of anything let’s go 🇸🇴 and thanks to USA for support 🇺🇸

[@mike7743]

Nobody calls Somalia “The lions of Africa” that doesn’t even make any sense. Lions don’t even exist in Somalia. Somalians may call themselves that but that’s not reality for others. Lmao

[@Animator22538]

@@mike7743 K

[@mike7743]

@@Animator22538 Sorry to burst your delusional bubble, buddy.

[@Animator22538]

@@mike7743 why do you care so much I said ok now move on mate don’t act like a 12yo

[@Animator22538]

@@mike7743 they are fighting for their country not your business to get involved

[@dannythelastseeker4974]

So what natural resources are found in Somalia

[@user10u7]

some rare stuff, I am sure they been there since 2007 same move with Afghanistan

[@fatahhugan8978]

Tnx our brother us🇱🇷

[@Cyclops1983]

Let's just ignore the last 20 years in Afghanistan.

[@TheRasta25]

GO SOMALIA ...KEEP IT UP !!! Somalia as a country has soooo much potential !!! all they need is peace and opportunity .

[@MrJMB122]

I was there in 2019 as a national guardsman.

[@yusuf6778]

Please tell us more.

[@DisobedientGoy]

Get out criminal

[@ajkhaled]

We hv Gd Training Gd Bless u Our Teachers U.S army

[@Youngabudhabi1]

Thank you america 🇺🇸 as an American Somalian we will never forget this ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@saidibrahim5931]

Thank you USA 🇺🇸 for helping my country 🙏

[@darwinLee81283]

Why Aren't you there Also Fighting??

[@voidavoid338]

@@darwinLee81283 bot post

[@darwinLee81283]

@@voidavoid338 Ur name is Voidavoid lol

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

@@darwinLee81283what? Do you wanna join in?

[@laclassified3346]

They are fighting Russian supplied Warlords. Somalians are collateral damage puppets. Once Russia is defeated you will be left to defend yourself your country on your own with few supplies.

[@profinneupane6883]

US: helps to train somali soldiers Also US: sanctions and limits somali army to 17k🤣

[@Z33k211]

What are you doing to help? Absolutely nothing

[@suheibreermagaal5202]

And 2k macwiisleey battalion

[@Omer1996E.C]

@@Z33k211 sending aids since the us invasion

[@skp8748]

​@@Z33k211 how can he help he'd be sanctioned by the US

[@tonyjaahcc]

@@skp8748 😂😂

[@blackagent4754]

Looks like we found oil somewhere else!

[@andynull8869]

oh that petrol dollar and those Koch Brothers and their billionaire buddies.

[@eskimo3916]

Why isn’t this War broad cast more than the Ukrainian War? This war has been going for how long?

[@Somali12222]

15 yrs 😂😂😂

[@13ased_American]

Ukraine matters more apparently

[@theancientsancients1769]

​@@13ased_American because Ukraine war is about Russia a nuclear power

[@truecomment3650]

USA trainer”I did not see in Iraq and Afqhanistan the willingness of Somali Troops “ Thanks 🇺🇸

[@promahamedaxmed1274]

Because somali people are naturally brave people they don't fear what kind of war it is.

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

@@promahamedaxmed1274just like Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇸🇴

[@user-SaputroYono]

So is Afghanistan which kicked out puppet state military in their own land.

[@ased2007]

This is America at its best. Thank you and god bless you :)

[@andynull8869]

oh it is not the christian god that is in charge but the great Satan. Go home Yankee!!!!

[@poohbuttlilboy4316]

No, my government are war mongers just creating instability around the world

[@KnowL-oo5po]

al shabab has the capabilities of doing another 9 11 seriously!

[@hellion6737]

Same thing like afghanisthan. Dead civillians, spend bombs, worse country and a stroke for the american ego.

[@shukriiii]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacoreywilliams5924]

"They need a qualified security force, democratic reform, and a shared security goal to work with allies and partners." 0:42

[@khatramahamedmahamed1210]

Good ❤🇸🇴

[@Lifeissofunny]

Hard to swallow this report

[@heyjapheth8852]

As a Kenyans we support you we know the struggle the Somali people go through, it’s sickening how a terrorist group claims to believe in Allah while killing innocent people!!! Theirs no honor in that and Jehenam waits for them

[@avielavi990]

You need to say white man out of Africa and another stu...🤮

[@hellion6737]

Doesn't matter, islam produces violence. Nothing else.

[@abdukadirmohamedhassan5693]

U S is helping us and thats all somedays you will see somalis armed with an M1 abraham tanks

[@countcryptonite]

Im not a supporter of nato or sometimes not a supporter of american foreign policy. But i have to give my credit to america for helping us. Thank you very much!

[@TMM-N]

helping U? they are killing somali

[@GnarshredProductions]

I live in America and the city I live in Minneapolis has a very large population of Somali immigrants here. They are friendly and hard working people who have contributed much to our society.

[@Arbiter710]

@@Adnaan98-ONIIL defeat Daesh and Al shabab

[@avielavi990]

Its just interest of USA you don't know nothing 🤮

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

@@GnarshredProductions white people are xenophobic and never accept anyone who isn’t blue eyed and blonde haired though so Somalis can live in Minnesota for the next few million years and the white people will NEVER accept them though

[@timowayne6993]

Hopefully it will get better now

[@jabartihusenwarsamegaboobe2854]

Well prepared!

[@WessyD123]

Great. Now we're back in Somalia...

[@rikudouray]

Mogadishu ptsd

[@robertharper3754]

We never really left, Africa has been a big, ignored, part of the war on terror.

[@futuredoctor1966]

You will see if you can get pizza in Somalia

[@ahmedmohamed-gx9xe]

why would you say that?

[@WessyD123]

@@ahmedmohamed-gx9xe We pulled out of that butthole back in '93 after the 'black hawk down' incident.

[@mohamedshalanbood1408]

Both of them who trained Danab and AS? It's USA behind scene. Those series will never end if there's USA in this world.!

[@ineedpowers5151]

I absolutely agree 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Norkeys]

As a Somali who's done a lot of research about the conflict, there's really a ton of issues. At the end we see some AU figure stating that the local militias must be integrated into the SNAF. However, we tried and fail to do this 8 years ago. Following the capture of Kismaayo, AU and the SNAF tried integrating local fighters of the Lower Jubba region into Division 43 (SNA area of command for southern Somalia). However, 500 fighters dropped out of the integration process. The division had been established in 2013, but had no troops until 2015, so the money meant for over 3,000 troops was sent out and pocketed by commanders and other bureaucrats. The arms embargo doesn't help. Besides US air support, which is really only reserved for the Danab commandos seen here, the rest of the army is basically on par with al-Shabaab besides a few MRAPs and other vehicles. Heavy weapons and combined arms is a _must_ in COIN, and how conventional forces are so effective. But there's no air force, artillery, armor.

[@TT-rk4uy]

Where does the Eritrean trained army fit, in this big picture?

[@Norkeys]

@T T Higher up on the totem pole than regular infantry, but still below priority when compared to Danab and Gorgor (US and Turkish trained SOF, respectively) but their strength comes in above average training with a large force concentration.5000 were trained in Eritrea. 5000 troops is 20% of the current army, compared to the more sporadic and anemic groupings of the army, they bring competency with sheer size. Still, we have to wait and see their combat capabilities first hand, or if they'll be relegated to security and rear echelon work concerning stability or other political issues. The army is made loyal to the federal government, and there's been many a time federal forces clash with state troops (e.g beled-hawo between Jubaland Darawiish troops and Division 43, federal). A loyal force gives the government mandate to step in on the states, so we'll see how they're really used. Still, regardless a good move

[@TT-rk4uy]

@@Norkeys thank you for taking the time to respond and for your knowledge. I am Eritrean and I am glad to hear directly from your view, and many things said about them and including their disappearance and how they involved in Ethiopia war which turned out to be all false. Speaking on what I know. Eritrean army are trained not on a technical war machine or strategy etc, but developing sheer will power and decipiline and physical and mental confidence to believe that anything is possible. Basically the learn that they need to commit themselves to the wellbeing of their nation, where they made to understand personal gain is not the purpose of any actions. They made to live side by side with all Eritrean ethnicity and religion (Eritrea has 9 different languages, 2 major religions, and many different divisions, culture) but they go there to finish their final year of highschool, and do the military training (at least a year and half) and do their national service after words where they are spread all over the country. Even in earlier years 7 - 9 they go on school arranged summer camp to do some work (mostly physical work) farming related but mostly learn about history of the struggle and visit places of history and tour the country. They develop deep sense of nationalism and belonging and knowing each other. The Eritrean leaders believe, our small numbers (compared to Ethiopia) and our difference was used to manipulate us and made us to submit to others (foreign powers, Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Great Britain and America) , back to back for the past 500 years. That’s why Eritrea main focus is on self reliance for everything, specifically food and security. Our land and sea is desired by everyone, specially the foreign powers and we have to be in total control of our destiny. The US and former Ethiopia leaders, did everything possible to break us and disintegrate the country but the government, kicked everyone out and lock itself to build its own resources and in the process put aside all freedom, both political and economic development. After seeing the crisis that’s unfolding in Ethiopia, after so much economic growth that people spoke about, I think it’s a time bind that will explode if not managed carefully. Eritrea has vested interest to keep Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and others safe in order to safeguard its future but with the west, Arab, Turkey, China and other interests, it’s very difficult. I honestly don’t know the real reason for the al-Shebab existence in the first place? Who is behind these group and who arms them and what exactly they wanted to terrorize their own people? As an Eritrean, who are totally brainwashed and believe of the entity Eritrea, I am not able to understand. The same a Jew will never want to do harm to his country and people at the service of others (at least that’s what I think). Eritrea has very huge challenges, specially with Eritreans who are mixed with Ethiopian (specially with Tigray) and hard to depict their loyalty. The government policy and actions are good and clear, and give everyone a benefit of doubt that everyone is loyal to Eritrea and paid equally and thus has equal opportunity. But former Ethiopian government (made up of Tigray, a history enemy for houndeds of years) were using and targeting those Eritreans to breakup the bind using ethnicity and religion ( same ethnicity time bomb they planted in Ethiopia is what creating the endless conflict in the country) but they failed because of sheer willpower of the Eritrean leaders. I wanted to share this history so that you see the view from Eritrean point of view. The Eritrean government can run elections and with popularity, control and influence they can win year in and out. That may have released them from some stress from the media and western powers but they think they will lose the opportunity to shape their country and society as they wanted. Most people given a choice, they prefer their personal interests first over the collective. But they think Eritrean are not / could not be left alone to make their own free choice and will, but others with power and money will choose for them by their influence so WHY bother in the first place creating a gap to be exploited. This may sound very simplistic but it’s the only way. Eritrea and Eritreans believe, Eritrea is unfinished business for any Ethiopian, at any time at any day they can switch their mind and sell you out for a higher price. Locality means absolutely nothing where in Eritrea it’s everything. So I hope if anything those Eritrean trained Somali developed deep sense of loyalty to their country and their people. I don’t know given the US and Eritrea tensions created primarily by the influence of former Ethiopian government, and US interests in the region, i don’t know how the Somali government is able to find balance. As of right now, many Americans senators under the influence of the Ethiopian lobbyists are trying to damage Eritrea including some senator asking the US to deploy at the sea and block all Eritrean economic activities because sanctions do not work on Eritrea. And Eritrea support with Russia in the conflict is not seating well with the US but Eritrea needs to arms and protection from what ever comes a threat from Tigray. I wish the best for Somalia and the region, but unless all of us come together and believe in our own ability to protect our interests and ability, it will be difficult for others to leave us alone. I am surprised 5000 Eritreans trained army make up 20% of the army. It makes me wonder what have the US and others have been training all these years? Eritrea trains 25,000 young men and women every year and that’s the whole Somali army. Eritrea has been doing these for the last 20 plus years… even if 50% is no longer in service (say all women start family etc) and 50% of the males leave the county, better opportunities etc) that leaves over 100,000 army and with possibly reserve of 200,000 thousand.

[@Norkeys]

@@TT-rk4uy Thank you for your insight. Eritrea is in a precarious situation with involvement of so many powers and your own relationship with Ethiopia ofc. And yes, the individual over the collective is so present, so I hope that as well. al-Shabaab was established on the cusp of the Ethiopian invasion in late 2006. They basically were the more extreme version of the Islamic Courts Union which controlled the majority of Somalia at the time, and following the defeat of the ICU, many joined al-Shabaab instead. They also have a vast amount of foreign fighters, usually found in their contacts in al-Qaeda. They really want control, as one US brigadier general says in the video, specializing a lot in extortion. I've known of a few cases from this, from extorting house builders to blowing up stores due to refusal of protection money. and yes, the federal army is quite small, we really don't have many people willing to fight, not to mention all the payment issues and corruption present. The US basically put all their eggs into the basket of the Danab battalion, and it seems to have worked well. But the 25,000 is only counting the federal army, there's probably another maybe 10-15,000 in local state troops, militia groups, etc.

[@KnowL-oo5po]

we need people like you to try to become a professional in security

[@richardwarner3705]

Allies, (not just America) now that you've set them up; arm them to win. Otherwise, what are you doing? And, their new arms will need support. And keep communicatons open. Keep them on the right path. We should have better & stronger relations with countries in Africa. Starting with Liberia. Maybe Liberia should be a state, if the Liberians want to.

[@OvercomeEverythingJosh]

National Guard deploys to Somalia at the end of the year for up to 1 year or more.

[@aliayatolla1419]

usa supported the issaq genocide in somalia

[@andynull8869]

war the force that gives us meaning!

[@MoMo-wv1er]

US can’t solve Somalia problems, these soldiers and their political leaders are far more corrupted then Afghans.

[@75kwbsrdds]

This story is told with no compassion. It is presented and spoken of as if this is a project or objective to be had. What a stark difference in how this tragedy is being spoken of and reported compared to the events in Ukraine. It is sad how inhumane people of the world are when speaking the value of life based on racial factors.

[@channel12929]

no fight please stop war and reside there peacefull blessfull and mercifull

[@omarabdi8515]

Thanks to America for helping Somalia

[@warsameali5133]

We don't need support leave as alone.

[@fabiofernandes9122]

lol, then why did you ask for support.

[@shukriiii]

@@fabiofernandes9122 we didn’t and stfu you’re not American you Mexican, fix the cartel issue in South America

[@iamother7467]

@@fabiofernandes9122if you see anyone that comments that anywhere is definitely on the terrorists side don’t give them the time

[@hyperbeast134]

Usually, when I see these kinds of reports I always feel its propaganda for the neocons but ngl that soldier that was blurred sounded genuine

[@MrQalay2005]

Thanks America for help our country,

[@Zeuken]

My own Country like this is just hard to watch.

[@YSTSTAR1]

Whatever, the case only the one stepped in a burning ash can feel the degree of hotness, I really love my life and know how I went through to reach Uganda, I never thought of going out of my village korambod, I never heard names of other countries. I am not willing to go back soon maybe when I get a designed bullet proof dress, I pray for the safety of my family in deep the highly affected South western region, a prayer is what I afford for them now,

[@bobdoesabo]

This shows how powerless the US are, for how many years somalia have been fighting and the presence of the US is there and yet they could not stop it.

[@ineedpowers5151]

US is only strong by weaponry not Man power!

[@bobdoesabo]

@@ineedpowers5151 still their weaponry can not end the long conflict there

[@user-wi4cs8sg8q]

Terrorism is hard to fight, the US focuses too much on the military aspects rather than preventing people from joining terrorist organizations by giving education, aid, food, wealth, etc.

[@skp8748]

​@@user-wi4cs8sg8q their ally's fund it and they don't stop it. They'll never sanction the UAE and Saudi Arabia

[@geletoz]

How about 25 thousand African army paid 1500 us dollars every month for 15 years that can't go on the offensive or never liberated a single village? 😂😂😂 It's all a play and still they have arms embargo on somalia, literally disabling them

[@aliibrahimahmed1233]

Thanks America 🇺🇸 for the support 🙏

[@abdirahmanawilfarahhassang688]

Where do they end up?

[@TheGreatOne-gw7xh]

I thought america was not supposed to be the world police.

[@abdinour8606]

They created the problem to begin with

[@Jeff-xv6gk]

Seems like it but it’s many problems in America

[@ineedpowers5151]

Somebody has to!!

[@championt2319]

Thanks USA this is productive

[@Asaado7]

I love my country somalia

[@zeyadsaeed9580]

oh boy, here we go again.

[@mohamed137]

Man from hiran rejoin like hassan ture are more serious than anyone else from the rest our beloved nation somalia 🇸🇴

[@Somali12222]

R I P turre may allah grant him janatul firdows insha allah

[@hellion6737]

When islam dies, lies die.