| Country: | Somalia |
| Details of Formation: | The group was originally organised by the local population in response to al-Shabaab attacks. It is coded as being pro-government since the first mention of the Somali federal government supporting Ma’awisley in its operations against al-Shabaab. |
| Details of Termination: | -- |
| Purpose: | The PGM is focused on fighting al-Shabaab in Somalia. It supports the Somali armed forces in operations against the terrorist group. |
| Organisation: | -- |
| Weapons and Training: | Ma’awisley reportedly received weapons from the Ethiopian and the Somali federal government. |
| Size: | -- |
| Reason for Membership: | A main motivation to join the group seems to be dissatisfaction with al-Shabaab’s treatment of their community, demanding money and recruiting fighters. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | -- |
| Other Information: | -- |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |