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US Airstrike Injures Somali Child, Family Cannot Afford Surgery

Published Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Updated June 17

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A seven-year-old Somali boy, Abdiqadir Salah, was severely injured by shrapnel from a US airstrike in Jamaame, Somalia, on November 15, 2025. His family cannot afford the $750 surgery needed to remove the shrapnel from his back and thigh, raising concerns about the human cost of US military operations and accountability.

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  • Seven-year-old Abdiqadir Salah was injured by shrapnel during a US airstrike in Somalia on November 15, 2025, requiring a $750 operation to remove the shrapnel from his back and thigh.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the devastating human cost of US military operations, particularly the impact on civilians and the lack of accountability or compensation from the US government.

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