What is the news about elders representing Shariif visiting Xasan Sheekh?

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – In recent hours, various reports have circulated claiming that traditional elders have met with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to discuss the tensions between the former president of the country, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, but these reports have been said to be fabricated.

Some of the elders who spoke to the media revealed that there has been no meeting with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding the issues related to the tensions with Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, clearly denying the published reports.

Additionally, the elders stated that the situation in the city of Mogadishu is currently calm, and that there is no security crisis at hand, as they put it.

They also urged people on social media not to incite the community and not to create chaos and instability.

This statement comes as yesterday there were significant movements in the capital city of Mogadishu between the forces of Sheikh Sharif and those of the government, which were on the verge of clashing, after the two forces came close to each other, raising fears of a potential conflict between the two sides.

NISA, which presented evidence, stated that forces belonging to Sharif armed with AK-47s, BKM, and RPGs forcefully entered homes in the Tiintiinley neighborhood of Wadajir district, while the former president denied these allegations.

Additionally, the NISA agency stated that on June 24, 2026, these militias attacked the People's Guard forces and kidnapped one of the soldiers who were carrying out their duties. On June 27, 2026, they once again obstructed the security operations of the forces operating in the General Da'ud District.

The former president of the interim government also expressed a complaint and accusations against the government forces, indicating that there have been a series of incidents that raised security concerns, including roadblocks and restrictions affecting movement around the area where Sharif resides, while also noting that essential services for daily life such as water, food, and similar necessities have been obstructed, however, patience has been shown to avoid armed conflict.