Kunyo Barrow
Kunyo Barrow (Maay: Kiunyo Baarow) is a town in the southern Middle Juba region of Somalia. It is situated around 257 km southwest of the capital Mogadishu.
History
Beginning in February 2019, the United States launched airstrikes in Kunyo Barrow, killing a man and a 20-month-old child. As of October 2023, the town is under Al-Shabaab control.
On 24 December 2024, the United States launched an airstrike 10 km southwest of Kenya Barrow, killing two al-Shabaab militants, including the central figure Mohamed Mire.
Demographics
Kunyo Barrow has a population of around 10,000 inhabitants. The town is predominantly inhabited by the Tunni clan sub-division of the Digil Rahanweyn Somalis.
References
- ^ OCHA (2012). Somalia Reference Map - Jilib District (22 Feb 2012) (PDF) (Map). Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Airwars, Airwars. "Airwars assessment:USSOM195-C". airwars.org. Airwars. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Weiss, Caleb. "Shabaab hosts massive pro-Palestine protests in southern Somalia". fdd.org. Foundation For Defense of Democracies. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com.
External links
- "Geography Population Map cities coordinates location". tageo.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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