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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Aug 9, 2018

The first book for both myself and my co-author @djoseph771: “Inside Al-Shabaab: The secret history of Al-Qaeda’s most powerful ally” - will be released on October 1, 2018. This is the product of three years’ research and writing. Here is how to preorder amazon.com/Inside-Al-Shab…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. Inside Al-Shabaab: The Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful Ally

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · 10 h

Somali, AU forces repel dawn attack from al-Shabaab

MMoD Somalia 🇸🇴@MoDSomaliya · 11 h

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · 14 h

BREAKING: Islamic State Somalia branch Finance chief Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf captured, according to Puntland counterterrorism office. The operation took place in Laag near Xumbays, and was conducted by partner forces. Yusuf is also a senior leadership figure. He was reportedly…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · 15 h

That lie about Sabid and Anole being “recaptured” ended up in a think tank report! thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-202…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. On July 20, al-Shabaab, al-Qaeda’s branch in East Africa, recaptured the towns of Sabiid and Anole, located roughly 40 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region. The...

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · 23 h

ICC convicts pair over Central Africa war crimes france24.com/en/live-news/2…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. The International Criminal Court Thursday convicted a former top Central African Republic football official and a militiaman nicknamed Rambo for multiple war crimes committed during the country's...

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · 23 h

Millions go hungry in Nigeria as aid dries up, jihadists surge rfi.fr/en/middle-east…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. Resurgent jihadist attacks, huge cuts in foreign aid and a spiralling cost of living: hunger is looming in northeastern Nigeria, where more than a million people face starvation.

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 24

Children are among dozens of people feared dead after a Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia's Far East, state media reports. cnn.com/2025/07/24/wor…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. Air traffic controllers lost contact on Thursday with an An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people in Russia’s far east, and a search was under way, the regional governor said.

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 24

BREAKING: Plane with 49 people on board disappears in Russia; rescuers said they have found the fuselage of the passenger plane in Russia's far east - @AFP

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 24

Trump secures $221M Columbia University settlement over alleged antisemitism claims foxnews.com/politics/trump…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. President Donald Trump secured a $221M settlement with Columbia University in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests and civil rights violations, according to the White House.

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 23

Somalia’s Puntland state denies the detained ship was carrying any commercial goods as reported by the federal government. Puntland said the entire cargo is military equipment. Puntland said it’s saddened by the statement from the federal government which in which the government…

HHarun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 23

The federal government of Somalia has condemned what it called the “hijacking” of a ship carrying weapons and other goods en route to Mogadishu. The government said the shipment is legally authorised and called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sea World ship…

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Anadolu English@anadoluagency · Jul 23

#BREAKING US special envoy Witkoff heading to Europe for 'very sensitive negotiations' over Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal: White House

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 23

#Somalia - Gedo region tension update: The situation in Beled Hawo town is calm but tense as the two sides are not far apart. Jubaland forces are in control of the town but federal government troops are on the outskirts. Network is down amid fears of renewed clashes. Former…

HHarun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 22

At least ten people were killed on Tuesday in Beled Hawo, #Somalia following a confrontation between federal soldiers and Jubaland regional forces. This is the latest round of enmity resulting from the political differences between the federal government and Jubaland leadership.…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 23

The federal government of Somalia has condemned what it called the “hijacking” of a ship carrying weapons and other goods en route to Mogadishu. The government said the shipment is legally authorised and called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sea World ship…

HarunMaruf's tweet image. The federal government of Somalia has condemned what it called the “hijacking” of a ship carrying weapons and other goods en route to Mogadishu. The government said the shipment is legally authorised and called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sea World ship…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 22

At least ten people were killed on Tuesday in Beled Hawo, #Somalia following a confrontation between federal soldiers and Jubaland regional forces. This is the latest round of enmity resulting from the political differences between the federal government and Jubaland leadership.…

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Ayman Abdel Nour@aabnour · Jul 21

US envoy reaffirms support for Syria's government and criticizes Israel's intervention | AP News apnews.com/article/syria-…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 21

According to my sources al-Shabaab didn’t recapture Sabid and Anole. Somali and AU forces are reportedly close to Barire town in an attempt to remove the militants. Recently over 10 AU soldiers were killed after a roadside bomb hit their vehicle near Barire.

HHarun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jun 21

Somali and African Union forces on Saturday recaptured Anole and Sabid village and a key bridge after intense fighting. Officials said al-Shabaab blew up structures including the bridge and a telecommunications mast as they retreated. Troops now planning to take the other two…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 21

Somalia Cracks Down on Al-Shabaab Financing, Warns Business Community en.goobjoog.com/somalia-cracks…

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 20

Health officials say 73 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza | AP News apnews.com/article/israel…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. Gaza’s Health Ministry says the territory has experienced its deadliest day for aid-seekers in over 21 months of conflict, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while seeking aid.

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Harun Maruf@HarunMaruf · Jul 20

UN Says South Syria Violence Has Displaced More Than 128,000 barrons.com/news/un-says-s…

HarunMaruf's tweet card. The United Nations migration agency said Sunday that the number of people displaced by a week of sectarian violence in southern Syria's Druze heartland has risen to more than 128,000.

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