Several killed as Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu
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Somali security forces opened fire Sunday during protests against the demolition of homes in Mogadishu’s Deyniile district, leaving several people dead or wounded, according to local reports and opposition figures.
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MP Faiza Jeyte criticized the security forces for their actions during the demolitions.
Attributed to: Faiza Jeyte
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Somali Dispatch
Three people were reportedly killed during protests against government demolitions in Mogadishu.
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Somali Dispatch
One of those reportedly killed was a young boy named Abdirisak Ali Omar.
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Somali Dispatch
MP Faiza Jeyte criticized the security forces for their actions during the demolitions.
Attributed to: Faiza Jeyte
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Somali Dispatch
Opposition figures have accused the government of forcing people out of their homes.
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Hiiraan Online
Several people were killed as Somali security forces opened fire during protests in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: local reports and opposition figures
Event date: 2026-11-06
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Most recent report · 8 November 2026 19:20 UTC
Several killed as Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu
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Most recent report · 8 November 2026 18:27 UTC
Three Reportedly Killed as Government Demolishes Homes in Mogadishu
One of those reportedly killed was a young boy named Abdirisak Ali Omar.
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8 November 2026 · 18:27–19:20 UTC
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Several killed as Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu
Several people were killed as Somali security forces opened fire during protests against the dem…
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Three Reportedly Killed as Government Demolishes Homes in Mogadishu
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