Southern Somalia

WARNING The Southern region of Somalia is currently largely under the rule of the Islamic extremist faction al Shabab and is also home to most of the open fighting in Somalia! In 2012, Kenyan and Ethiopian forces have made some inroads into the region. Travel to Southern Somalia is extremely dangerous and at the moment should not be considered a travel destination for any reason! (Updated July 2012) Southern Somalia occupies about a third of the Somalia's territory, and is home to most of the fighting in the civil war. Regions Gedo Cities Baardheere Baidoa Baladweyne Baraawe Kismayo Merca Mogadishu Xuddur Other destinations Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Currently, an Islamic terrorist group rules much of southern Somalia. The southern region of Somalia is regarded as the most dangerous region in the country. All travel should be avoided until the security situation improves. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!