Al-Shabaab militants sealed off several areas in Qoryoley district of Lower Shabelle region, denying residents access to humanitarian help.
Reports gathered from residents indicate that the Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab has issued threats to residents warning them against any contact with humanitarian agencies or government officials.
Residents are facing flooding problems from river Shabelle and Al-Shabaab continue to deny them access humanitarian access in the areas they control forcing thousands of people to stay helpless over fear of execution.
The Islamists Al-Shabaab in Somalia have imposed a ban on humanitarian assistance in several areas they control across the country before forcing residents to revolt and clash with them.
Residents calling on government and partner forces to counter Al-Shabaab militants so that they can access the much need humanitarian help.
