Violent Attack at Somalia’s General Gordon Base Exposes Serious Security and Recruitment Flaws
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The recent attack on the General Gordon military base in Somalia has raised serious concerns about the security and recruitment flaws within the country’s armed forces. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates and one from Bahrain, has highlighted the infiltration of extremist groups such as Al-Shabaab within the ranks of the Somali military. The incident has prompted criticism of the Somali government’s oversight …