️ Nearly a year after a military offensive involving US air strikes in southern Somalia, families are still grappling with the devastating aftermath. Maryam Haji Abdi Guled continues to walk her young son to school every day, haunted by the metal shrapnel lodged near his hip from a bombardment. Medical professionals have warned that attempting to remove the fragment could leave the boy permanently paralyzed, forcing the family to live in constant anxiety.

️ Human rights monitors and local accounts indicate that the November 2025 offensive around Jamaame resulted in civilian deaths, widespread displacement, and shattered livelihoods. Despite these documented testimonies, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has disputed allegations that its operations caused civilian casualties, claiming the reviewed information did not meet its evidentiary threshold to establish responsibility.

️ Analysts point out that under the current US leadership, military operations and air campaigns in the region have dramatically intensified following the loosening of authorization restrictions. Observers and security experts warn that such aggressive tactics risk fueling local grievances, potentially undercutting long-term stability while leaving victims without adequate recourse or justice.

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