US airstrikes in Somalia trap civilians in flood path, raising weaponization concerns

US airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab in Jilib, Somalia, are reportedly confining civilians to flood-prone areas along the River Juba during El Niño rains, with residents claiming drones prevent escape. The Guardian frames this as potential weaponization of floods, though intent is unproven. This marks a notable intersection of counterterrorism operations and climate-induced displacement, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.

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