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Mogadishu (WDN ) – The political temperature in Mogadishu has escalated sharply after several figures within the current administration publicly called for the use of force and violence to suppress opposition demonstrations and political campaigns against the administration of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following the expiration of his constitutional term on May 15, 2025.

Among those escalating tensions is Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who frequently makes public remarks targeting opposition figures, including former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and other opposition leaders, concerns have grown over the possibility of further political confrontation and instability in the capital.

Following Ahmed Moallim Fiqi’s remarks and conduct, Banadir Regional Police Commander Col. Macalin Mahdi Omar also openly threatened opposition figures after a peaceful anti-government demonstration in the capital — a move critics argue reflects an increasingly aggressive crackdown on dissent by federal authorities.

At a tense press conference, the police commander accused opposition leaders of orchestrating unrest and warned that security forces would no longer tolerate demonstrations challenging the administration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.