UNHCR Says Mogadishu Clashes Displaced 12,500 Families
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.
Heavy armed clashes in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families, according to the UNHCR.
What was announced
- The clashes involved Somali government forces and an armed opposition group, starting near the Dabka junction and spreading to several districts.
- At least 13 people were killed and 189 others wounded during the violence.
- UNHCR expressed concerns over the protection of civilians and the humanitarian access in the affected areas.
Context
The violence occurred amid escalating political tensions in Mogadishu.
“UNHCR said many civilians remained trapped in parts of the capital, unable to leave areas affected by the fighting safely.”
Why this matters: This situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for protection of vulnerable populations in Somalia.
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Mogadishu, June 6 — Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.
In a report released this week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said fighting between Somali government forces and an armed opposition group broke out near the Dabka junction before spreading to several districts, including Hodan District, Abdiaziz District, Howlwadag District, Warta Nabadda District and parts of Karaan District.
The agency said the violence occurred amid escalating political tensions and continued to have a serious impact on civilian protection despite a reduction in direct fighting.
Preliminary figures indicate that around 12,500 families were displaced, including women, children, elderly people, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Refugees and asylum seekers were also among those forced to flee, worsening their already fragile circumstances.
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