2022 al-Shabaab invasion of Ethiopia
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In July 2022, the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab launched an invasion from Somalia into Ethiopia's Somali Region.
Chronology
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July 2022: One al-Shabaab unit launched a surprise attack on four settlements on the Somali side of the border, including the towns Aato and Yeed as well as the village of Washaaqo.
July 2022: Rebels were still active between Gode and Kelafo by 27 July.
August 2022: Clashes between the Somali rebels and security forces inside Ethiopia extended into early August.
July 2022: In the three-days-long battle for Hulhul, the rebel force was destroyed or at least forced to retreat.
August 2022: One small al-Shabaab contingent (suspected to number 50 to 100 fighters) reached its target, the Bale Mountains, probably in the wider El Kari area.
July 2022: By 29 July, Aato was back under pro-government control.
July 2022: The rebels advanced 150 kilometres into Ethiopian territory. They captured the town of Hulhul.
