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Violence in Somalia’s Capital Escalates

Updated 2026-06-04 11:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Clashes between Somali government troops and opposition-allied militias have forced civilians to flee Mogadishu. The violence erupted before protests over the president's decision to remain in office.

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The Guardian
Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredGovernment troops and militias allied with the opposition have exchanged fire in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee.The vio
2026-06-04 10:14 UTC
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