29/06/2021
Al Shabaab militants were reported to have executed a combined 10 people accused of spying for western intelligence agencies on 28 June in the towns of Jilib (the group's de facto capital) in Middle Shabelle and Bulo Fulay in Bay. This came a day after the group executed 6 suspected "spies" in Saakow in Middle Jubba, and a day after Puntland carried out the ex*****on of 21 AS members in Galkayo, Garowe, and Qardho. AS sporadically carries out ex*****ons in its territory, most commonly in Middle Jubba, the only region of the country the group completely controls. The group in the past has been accused of targeting innocent civilins in these incidents, and has also occassionally used them to carry out internal purges. It is likely not a coincidence this ex*****on comes a day after the Puntland ex*****ons - which were reported to be the largest single ex*****on of militants by the federal government or regional states. AS may carry out other attacks or ex*****ons in the near future to attempt to avenge the Puntland Executions. *****on
