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thehindu.comworld38 days ago
Somalia government says order restored in Mogadishu after two days of fighting
Government forces and opposition fighters clashed in two districts of the Somali capital for more than two days before violence subsided on Friday. The federal government declared the districts calm, while opposition leaders rejected the president's term extension and vowed to co…
Al Jazeerapolitics39 days ago
Clashes Erupt in Mogadishu Over Election Delay
Fighting broke out in Somalia’s capital between government forces and opposition-allied militias ahead of planned protests against an election delay. Residents fled neighborhoods as gunfire and explosions damaged buildings.
abcnews.go.comworld39 days ago
Government forces and opposition militias clash in Mogadishu districts
Clashes between government forces and opposition-aligned militias began Wednesday night and continued into Thursday in Howlwadaag and Abdiaziz districts. The violence disrupted roads and restricted access to Aden Adde International Airport.
thehindu.compolitics39 days ago
Heavy Gunfire Erupts Between Government Forces and Opposition Militias in Mogadishu After President's Term Extended
Heavy exchanges of gunfire between government forces and opposition fighters broke out in several neighborhoods of Somalia's capital overnight. The clashes followed the expiry of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term on 15 May and his one-year extension.
Abc Newsworld40 days ago
Parliament Extends Tenure as Government Forces Clash With Opposition Militias in Mogadishu
Armed clashes between opposition supporters and state security forces broke out in Somalia’s capital on Wednesday evening and continued into Thursday. The violence occurred ahead of a planned demonstration protesting constitutional issues.
The Guardianworld45 days ago
Photographs Show Eid Celebrations in Mogadishu
Images taken by photographer Mohamed Gabobe document public festivities marking the Islamic festival in Somalia's capital. The pictures focus on residents participating in events separate from ongoing conflict and drought conditions reported elsewhere in the country.