Editing Jubaland (section)

== Religious persecution and the 2002 instability ==

In 2002, Tanoan authorities ordered the destruction of several mosques in Jubaland and replaced them with temples dedicated to the worship of [[Eef Paap]]. The policy targeted Islamic public life and was intended to force religious loyalty toward the Tanoan leadership. Mosques in Kismayo and nearby districts were closed, damaged, or demolished. Religious teachers, mosque officials, and community elders who opposed the order were arrested.

The destruction of the mosques caused a year-long period of instability across Jubaland. Protests, local uprisings, desertions from auxiliary units, and attacks on Tanoan offices took place in Kismayo, rural districts, and along transport routes. The unrest weakened the puppet administration and disrupted port activity, road security, and forced labor movement.

The instability was suppressed after Tanoa sent additional troops into Jubaland. Tanoan forces, supported by loyal local units, carried out searches, mass arrests, executions by shooting, and village clearances against communities accused of supporting the unrest. The uprising was crushed by the end of 2003. Many participants were killed, while others were sent to detention sites or forced labor camps.