"Somalia Teeters on the Brink of Chaos as President's Power Grab Sparks Violence. Fierce clashes have erupted in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, as opposition forces allied with militias clash with government troops in a desperate bid to challenge President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's decision to extend his term in office beyond its expiration date. The move has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with opposition leaders and their militia allies setting up positions in key clan strongholds across the city. As the situation continues to deteriorate, civilians are being forced to flee their homes, and property is being damaged on a large scale, raising fears of a full-blown crisis in the already fragile country."
Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredFierce clashes have taken place between government troops and militias allied with the opposition in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee.In the runup to the fighting, which started on Wednesday afternoon, opposition leaders embedded with militias set up positions in their clan strongholds the city. Continue reading...
