Bloody nights of armed clashes between the Somali government and the opposition after the government banned the right to demonstrate in the streets of Mogadishu , causing casualties and mass displacement of civilians.
The capital, Mogadishu, is witnessing a security and political escalation following the government's designation of specific areas for demonstrations announced by the opposition for tomorrow, Thursday. This could lead to an armed conflict with dire consequences... Details
After numerous rounds of negotiations between the federal government, headed by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Somali opposition failed, the Puntland regional authority issued a statement declaring President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud illegitimate, further deepening political tensions and escalating the situation to a dangerous level that could lead to an unexpected civil war...read more The most important points in the statement
Opposition leaders and Somali government held a negotiating meeting, last Wednesday in Mogadishu, against the backdrop of ongoing disputes over several key issues , most notably...
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