Somalia Protection Analysis Update - Luuq District

The conflict landscape in Somalia during 2024-2025 is characterized by fighting between the government forces and non-state armed actors (e.g. Al-Shabaab, ISIS) and persistent inter and intra-clan conflicts. In Luuq District of Gedo Region, the conflict involving the allied Reer Hassan and Gabaawayn clans on one side, and the Macalin Wayne on the other, has escalated since July 2024. Primarily originating from land disputes and control of the Luuq local administration, the conflict has resulted in approximately 88,452 individuals (14,742 households) being displaced and seeking refuge in safer areas, such as Dogob, Dhuycaley, Shadiley, Kulmiye, Yurkud, Bashiiro, and Xaanowayn and neighboring districts. Despite multiple peace negotiation attempts by clan elders, Jubaland regional and national government officials, the situation remains unstable, with no fruitful peace agreement reached.The most prevalent protection risks faced by the populations in Luuq district are as follows:

• Unlawful impediments or restrictions to freedom of movement, siege and forced displacements.
• Attacks on civilians and unlawful killings, and attacks on civilian objects.
• Forced recruitment and association of children in armed forces and groups.
• Forced family separation which affects children