Bal'ad District ( so, Degmada Balcad, italic=yes) is one of the districts of
Middle Shabelle region of
Somalia. It is located about 36 kilometers northeast of the capital city of
Mogadishu.
Terrorism
In December 2021, Balad town was attacked by
Al Shabaab fighters. About eight people were killed in the fighting.
On 9 June, 2022, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a landmine explosion targeted at the
Danab Brigade
The Danab Brigade (Somali language, Somali: Ciidamada Danab, "''Lightning Force"'') is a highly trained Somali National Army commando force. Its strikes have repeatedly raided land in quick succession previously held by Somali Al-Qaeda linked ins ...
early in the morning on the outskirts of the town, which they claim killed at least 15 soldiers and destroyed one vehicle.
See also
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Somali Civil War (2009–present)
References
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OpenStreetMap
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* at
ReliefWeb
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SWALIM
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Populated places in Middle Shabelle