On 14 March 2025, government security forces (SNA) attacked Al Shabaab and engaged them in an armed clash in Duuray village (Waajid, Bakool). The forces destroyed checkpoints. An unknown number of militants were killed and wounded. Unspecified number of fatalities coded as 3.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, armed clashes occurred between government forces (SNA) and al-Shabaab militants in Durai village, Wajid district, Bakool region, Somalia. Government forces reportedly destroyed al-Shabaab checkpoints, resulting in numerous militant casualties. Continued security instability in the region poses significant risks to logistics transportation.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Land transport network disruption: Bakool region is located on major transportation routes in southwestern Somalia, with road access restrictions due to armed clashes and checkpoint destruction
• Agricultural supply chain risks: Bakool region is one of Somalia's major agricultural areas, with deteriorating regional security negatively affecting agricultural production and distribution
• Humanitarian cargo delivery delays: Continued al-Shabaab activity reduces safety of relief supplies and essential goods transport routes to the region
• Local market dysfunction: Commercial activities suspended near conflict areas, causing temporary disruption of local supply chain networks

3. Watch points

• Additional engagement occurrences: Potential for intensified logistics transport restrictions across Bakool region if government forces expand anti-al-Shabaab operations
• Road access resumption timing: Need to confirm schedule for destroyed checkpoint reconstruction and safe resumption of regional road network traffic