The Internal Security Ministry of Jubbaland claims that the Somali federal government ordered federal forces to withdraw from battleground positions against Al-Shabaab in the Lower Juba region.
This decision, according to Jubbaland officials, could escalate security threats and instability, particularly around Kismayo.
Lower Juba has long been a critical area in Somalia’s battle against Al-Shabaab due to its strategic importance and proximity to key urban areas like Kismayo.
The federal government has not yet responded to these accusations, but the situation underscores ongoing tensions between the federal and regional authorities regarding security strategies and the coordination of military efforts.