Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s military court on Monday morning carried out the execution of two men convicted of being members of the Al-Shabaab militant group and of orchestrating targeted assassinations in the capital.
The executed men, identified as Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Ibrahim Adam Maadey, were sentenced to death by the army tribunal after being found guilty of assassinating prominent figures in Mogadishu. According to court officials, the convicts were tied to a series of killings aimed at undermining security and intimidating community leaders.
The execution, conducted by firing squad, marks the 12th such sentencing enforced in just two months, underscoring the government’s accelerated campaign to deliver swift justice against individuals linked to Al-Shabaab. The militant group, which has waged a violent insurgency for more than 15 years, continues to stage bombings, ambushes, and assassinations targeting civilians, security forces, and government officials.
Military court authorities said the tribunal’s decisions are intended to serve both as a deterrent and as part of the broader national strategy to weaken Al-Shabaab’s operational capacity. Security analysts note that the rapid pace of executions reflects the administration’s commitment to confronting insurgency, even as rights advocates express concerns over transparency and fair trial guarantees in military proceedings.
The latest executions come at a time when Somalia is intensifying both military operations and judicial measures against Al-Shabaab, with the government emphasizing accountability for acts of terrorism.