Fissures within Al-Shabaab Following Expulsion of Top Commanders by Ailing Group’s Emir, Abu Ubaidah

In Summary A faction within Al-Shabaab has expressed dissatisfaction following expulsion of some of top commanders by the ailing group’s emir (leader), Abu Ubaidah. Faction also protested against what they termed as unfair treatment of their clan besides over-taxation. A number of fighters including some commanders have left the Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadist group citing the...