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Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu as Somalia s political scuffle turns violent

Last Updated: Gunfire Erupts In Mogadishu As Somalia’s Political Scuffle Turns Violent Incident destabilised law and order in country located on the Horn of Africa as election feuds spiralled into violence and shots of live bullets were fired. (Image Credit: AP)  Hundreds of military personnel in uniform secured key positions in northern Mogadishu as they exchanged fire with the opposition leaders, many of whom were aggravated about President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed’s extended stay in power in Somalia’s capital on Sunday. No casualties were reported. Sunday’s incident further destabilised the law and order in the country located on the Horn of Africa, as election feuds spiralled into violence and shots of live bullets were fired. According to the local African press, Somalia’s elections meant for early February had been stalled due to the diplomatic conflict between the federal government, the states of Puntland and Jubbaland and the opposition parties. 

Somalia: Mogadishu tense as armed opposition fighters take up positions | News | DW

Somalia: Mogadishu tense as armed opposition fighters take up positions Sporadic clashes broke out in the Somalian capital as tensions continue after embattled President Mohamed extended his mandate last week sparking a political crisis. Opposition protesters are supported by armed groups in Mogadishu Somali opposition fighters have taken up positions in parts of the capital Mogadishu, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed bid to extend his mandate. Witnesses said armed men and vehicles mounted with machine guns were stationed in opposition strongholds, while key roads in Mogadishu were blocked. Tensions have been high in Somalia since President Mohamed s signed a controversial law extending his mandate for two more years. Opposition parties have called the move an unconstitutional bid to stay in power. The US and the EU have threatened sanctions over the move.

Somalia s unrest continues over president s stay in power

Somalia s unrest continues over president s stay in power by Hassan Barise, The Associated Press Posted Apr 26, 2021 2:11 pm EDT Last Updated Apr 26, 2021 at 2:14 pm EDT MOGADISHU, Somalia Soldiers angry over the president’s extended stay in power took up key positions across Somalia’s capital on Monday, but there was none of the gunfire that shattered the previous night in Mogadishu. As the mutinous soldiers stationed themselves at key intersections with truck-mounted machine-guns, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble called for a cease-fire and an emergency meeting to discuss the country’s security. He urged security forces “not to mingle with politics.”

Somalia on the brink of war as gov t claims control of Mogadishu

Somalia on the brink of war as gov t claims control of Mogadishu
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