Police say no protest allowed as fighting erupts in Mogadishu
Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following armed clashes linked to a planned opposition demonstration, as tensions between the government and opposition groups escalated. Banadir Regional Police Commander Mahdi Omar Mumin said in a statement posted on Facebook that security agencies in the capital were working to […]
Fighting erupted in Mogadishu as police conducted operations to restore order following clashes linked to a planned opposition demonstration.
What was announced
- Banadir Regional Police Commander Mahdi Omar Mumin announced that security forces were targeting armed militias responsible for shelling parts of the city with mortars.
- Mumin stated that no public gatherings or demonstrations would be permitted under the current security conditions.
- The clashes highlight the escalating political tensions between Somalia's federal government and opposition leaders over electoral reforms.
Context
The clashes were prompted by opposition groups planning demonstrations against the government's handling of electoral reforms.
“The security institutions of the capital are carrying out an operation against armed groups that shelled parts of the city with mortars.”
Why this matters: This situation reflects ongoing political instability in Somalia, which affects public safety and governance.
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Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following armed clashes linked to a planned opposition demonstration, as tensions between the government and opposition groups escalated.
Banadir Regional Police Commander Mahdi Omar Mumin said in a statement posted on Facebook that security agencies in the capital were working to conclude an operation targeting what he described as heavily armed militias who had fired mortar rounds into several districts of Mogadishu.
“The security institutions of the capital are carrying out an operation against armed groups that shelled parts of the city with mortars,” Mumin said, adding that authorities remained focused on maintaining public safety and stability.
The statement came after fighting erupted in parts of Mogadishu from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning.
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- Radio Dalsan
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