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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.

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