Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire
Violence flares before protests on Tuesday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired Government troops and militias allied with the opposition have exchanged fire in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee. The violence flared up ahead of planned protests on Thursday over president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to remain in o
Violence erupted in Mogadishu as government troops and opposition-allied militias exchanged fire, prompting civilian evacuations ahead of planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's extended term.
What was announced
- Government troops and opposition-allied militias exchanged fire in Mogadishu, damaging property.
- Civilians were forced to flee due to the violence.
- Protests are planned for Thursday regarding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired in May.
Context
The violence is linked to planned protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to extend his term following parliamentary support for constitutional changes.
Why this matters: This situation highlights ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the impact on civilian safety.
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Violence flares before protests on Tuesday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired
Government troops and militias allied with the opposition have exchanged fire in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee.
The violence flared up ahead of planned protests on Thursday over president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to remain in office after his term expired in May. In March, parliament backed constitutional changes that potentially allowed Mohamud to extend his term by a year and push back an election.
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- The Guardian Somalia
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