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A sense of calm is being felt today in the city of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, following clashes and tensions...

A sense of calm is being felt today in the city of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, following security clashes that lasted for two days between the Somali Federal Government (SFG) forces and troops loyal to some of the opposition.

Reports from the city indicate that the heavy movement of troops in recent days has decreased, with major roads in Mogadishu seeing a return of traffic and civilians as the fighting forces have been withdrawn.

The former President of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and the former Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Khaire, have returned to their homes in the Xalane area of Mogadishu, following efforts and negotiations aimed at calming the security situation in the city.

The Somali Federal Government has announced that a security operation has been concluded, which it described as targeting “anti-peace militias” that attempted to create chaos in Mogadishu, and its security forces succeeded in ensuring safety and preventing actions that could threaten the stability of the capital.

On the other hand, the international community has continued efforts to ease the political tensions in the country. Reports indicate that Somalia's international partners are pressuring the government and the opposition to come to the negotiating table to resolve ongoing disputes, particularly regarding electoral issues, political processes, and the future of the country's democratic transition.