This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
Published on October 19, 2019, Al-Shabaab's recent attack on the Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu has sparked concerns about the group's increasing daringness.
The Halane Base Camp, which houses the headquarters of high-profile institutions and agencies, including the international airport and embassies of major Western powers, is a highly secured area of Mogadishu.
According to Amisom spokesperson Lt Col Charles Okongo Imbiakha, Al-Shabaab fired mortar bombs into the base camp on October 13, injuring three Amisom staff.
This was the second time the terrorist group had fired mortar bombs at the base camp, with the first incident occurring in January.
Amisom remains upbeat about its mandate to bring lasting peace and security to Somalia, despite such daring attacks.
Since the start of 2018, Al Shabaab attacks have increased in different regions of Somalia, prompting calls by elders in the country for a delay in withdrawal of Amisom troops in 2021.
