Somalia's War with Al-Shabaab Grinds On
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- Somalia's government is locked in a stalemate with Al-Shabaab militants, with neither side able to secure a decisive advantage in the grinding conflict.
- Mogadishu is advised to bolster its military capacity, reduce civilian suffering in areas under insurgent control, and explore openings for dialogue with the group.
Why it matters: With neither side capable of a decisive battlefield win, Somali civilians in Al-Shabaab-controlled territory continue absorbing the cost of an unresolved conflict, making a shift toward humanitarian relief and dialogue the only practical path the source identifies for breaking the impasse.
