Somalia: Government Troops Pull Back From Key Areas of Mogadishu Amid Tensions
Government forces have withdrawn from several areas of Mogadishu following intense fighting that erupted on Wednesday and continued into the early hours of Thursday, as calls grow for an immediate end to the violence.
Government forces have withdrawn from several areas of Mogadishu following intense fighting, particularly near the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre.
What was announced
- Government troops were ordered to pull back from positions in Mogadishu amid escalating violence.
- The fighting raised concerns about stability in the capital, with reports of destruction including burning armored vehicles.
- The European Union has called for an immediate halt to the violence and urged political leaders to resume dialogue.
Context
The withdrawal of government troops follows intense clashes and growing domestic and international pressure to de-escalate tensions.
“We reiterate our joint statement, now joined by two new signatories. The violence that broke out in Mogadishu is deeply concerning and worrying, and we deplore the loss of life and injury.”
Why this matters: The situation in Mogadishu could impact overall security and governance efforts in Somalia, which is of significant concern to the Somali public.
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Government forces have withdrawn from several areas of Mogadishu following intense fighting that erupted on Wednesday and continued into the early hours of Thursday, as calls grow for an immediate end to the violence.
Footage released by the Somali military appeared to show federal government troops pulling back from positions in parts of the capital where clashes had been reported.
Among the areas affected was the vicinity of the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, where some of the heaviest fighting took place. Troops were reportedly ordered to return to positions they had occupied before moving into the area on Wednesday afternoon.
Reports from Mogadishu suggest that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud directed security forces to withdraw from around Mr Khayre’s home amid mounting domestic and international pressure on both the government and opposition groups to de-escalate tensions.
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