Somali security forces search Abdiaziz district for illegal weapons after Mogadishu clashes
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces have launched an operation in Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district to recover illegal weapons allegedly used by armed groups during recent clashes in the capital, police said Saturday.
Somali security forces launched an operation in Mogadishu's Abdiaziz district to recover illegal weapons allegedly used in recent clashes, with at least 13 people reported killed and 189 wounded.
What was announced
- Security forces are conducting searches in Abdiaziz to seize hidden illegal weapons as part of efforts to restore stability.
- Residents are urged to cooperate with security forces, as legal action will be taken against anyone found involved with illegal weapons.
- The operation follows violent clashes that displaced approximately 12,500 households and caused significant damage in the capital.
Context
The operation was prompted by recent clashes between government forces and opposition-aligned fighters, linked to a political dispute over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's mandate.
“‘The federal government later said it had restored order in the affected areas.’”
Why this matters: This operation highlights ongoing security challenges in Mogadishu and the impact of political disputes on civilian safety.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces have launched an operation in Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district to recover illegal weapons allegedly used by armed groups during recent clashes in the capital, police said Saturday.
The Banadir Regional Police Command said the weapons had been hidden in several locations in the district and that security forces were conducting searches to seize them as part of efforts to restore stability in Mogadishu.
Security agencies called on residents of Abdiaziz and nearby areas to cooperate with forces carrying out the operation, saying community support was essential to maintaining peace and public order.
Police said legal action would be taken against anyone found storing, hiding or helping move illegal weapons.
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