The Opposition and the Government Exchange Serious Accusations

The Himilo Qaran party, led by former president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has warned of an attack on the areas in Mogadishu where opposition politicians reside.

A press release from the Himilo Qaran party stated that President Hassan Sheikh is mobilizing troops that specifically take orders to attack the residences of opposition politicians.

The Himilo Qaran party indicated that this action could disrupt political negotiations and potentially reverse statehood, as stated in their remarks.

On the other hand, the NISA agency reported that troops under the command of former president Sheikh Sharif attacked the civilian protection forces belonging to the NISA agency.

“The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is saddened and strongly condemns the attacks and armed actions against the civilian protection forces of the agency, who were operating in the first branch of the Gen. Da'ud division, Wadajir district in the Banaadir region. These incidents involve armed militias taking orders from the former president of Somalia, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed,” the statement from NISA said.

The accusations exchanged between the two sides come at a time when there is still a political dispute between them, rooted in issues related to elections, constitutional amendments, and the political process of the country.