War in Somalia (2009–present)

The 2009–present phase of the Somali Civil War is concentrated in southern Somalia. It began in early February 2009, with the conflict between the forces of the Federal Government of Somalia assisted by African Union peacekeeping troops and various militant Islamist groups and factions. The violence has displaced thousands of people in the southern part of the country. The conflict has also seen sectarian violence between the moderate Sufis ASWJ, and the Islamists Al-Shabaab.

In 2011, a coordinated military operation between the Somali military and multinational forces began. The mission was officially led by the Somali army, with analysts expecting the additional AU troop reinforcements to help the Somali authorities gradually expand their territorial control.