Disinformation And the Fight Against the Scourge of Terrorism in Somalia
There is a concerted disinformation campaign directed at leaders and senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). It’s a coordinated, multi-purpose scheme, involving both internal actors motivated by ambition, opportunism or fear and external forces driven by strategic interests and geopolitical designs. The main aim now is to distract attention away from or undermine the war against extremists. Somalia is waging a total war of liberation against an insidious and invasive enemy. Never before have the violent extremists faced the wrath and might of the Somali army and civilian defense units on multiple fronts and with singular determination. For the first time in more than a decade, the Somali government and people may be on the cusp of eliminating an existential threat that stalked the nation and perpetrated unimaginable terror, carnage and economic ruin. Defeating the scourge of terrorism is a fight for the soul and survival of the nation. Every citizen may no