Mogadishu, Somalia – Three years after the devastating Soobe 2 bombing shook Mogadishu to its core, Somalia’s National Emergency Committee reconvened in the capital on Sunday, pledging renewed support for survivors and families still reeling from the tragedy.
The meeting, held under heavy security at the Prime Minister’s office, brought together senior government officials, humanitarian partners, and community leaders. Their message was clear: the memory of that dark day must be matched with sustained action to rebuild lives and restore dignity.
Committee members reaffirmed their commitment to expanding aid programs for victims’ families, with a particular focus on caring for orphaned children and ensuring access to education and healthcare. Many of the survivors, still carrying physical and emotional scars, have struggled to rebuild amid economic hardship and limited assistance.
The October 2022 bombing at the busy Soobe intersection was one of Somalia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years, killing over 120 people and injuring hundreds more. In the aftermath, the government established the National Emergency Committee to coordinate response and recovery efforts, though progress has been uneven.
Sunday’s meeting focused on bridging those gaps, with new commitments to accelerate housing reconstruction, provide psychosocial support, and engage community-based organizations in long-term rehabilitation projects.
As Mogadishu continues to heal, survivors and residents say the test of remembrance lies not in ceremony but in sustained action. For many, the hope is that the promise made this year will finally bring the change they have waited for since the smoke cleared over Soobe.