2025-02-24: Overnight Sunday (22/23 February, local time), the Somali military and foreign forces carried out several attacks on suspected al-Shabaab targets in Lower Shabelle. The towns of Hawaay, Sablaale, Xaramka and Arbacoow were targeted.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
