Somali opposition warns of planned attack on ex-army chief’s residence in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum warned Saturday that security forces were allegedly preparing to target the Mogadishu residence of former Somali National Army commander Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Raage.
The Somali Salvation Forum warned that security forces are allegedly preparing to attack the residence of former army chief Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Raage in Mogadishu.
What was announced
- The opposition bloc accused forces led by Aden Mohamed Omar of planning an attack on Odowaa's home in Abdiaziz district.
- The forum condemned an incident where armed forces entered the residence of Sheikh Abdulqadir Soomow, warning it could escalate tensions.
- The statement highlighted concerns over the government's actions increasing political suspicion and risking renewed confrontation.
Context
The warning follows allegations of government plans to target properties linked to opposition figures and recent security incidents in Mogadishu.
““We called on the armed forces to uphold their constitutional responsibilities and avoid being used for political purposes.””
Why this matters: This situation highlights ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the potential for increased instability, which affects all citizens.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum warned Saturday that security forces were allegedly preparing to target the Mogadishu residence of former Somali National Army commander Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Raage.
In a statement, the opposition bloc said forces led by Aden Mohamed Omar, known as Aadan Dheere, and supported by members of security agencies were planning an attack on Odowaa’s home in Abdiaziz district.
The forum also accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of planning to target commercial properties and private hotels linked to opposition figures. Those allegations also have not been independently verified.
The statement condemned what the forum said was an incident in which armed forces entered the residence of Sheikh Abdulqadir Soomow, warning that such actions could further inflame political and security tensions in Mogadishu.
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