International Community Expresses Alarm Over Mogadishu Clashes

MOGADISHU, Somalia – International partners voiced growing concern on Thursday over the deteriorating security situation in Mogadishu, where fighting between government forces and opposition-aligned armed groups has disrupted daily life and raised fears of a wider political and humanitarian crisis.

In a statement, the British Embassy in Mogadishu said it was deeply concerned by the violence in the Somali capital, describing the clashes as unacceptable and urging all parties to exercise restraint.

“The ongoing conflict is unacceptable,” the embassy said, calling on those involved to work toward dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

The United States also condemned the fighting, describing the violence as “irresponsible” and warning that decisions taken in the coming hours could have significant consequences for Somalia’s security, unity and future.