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Somalia: Security forces kill two gunmen trying to enter near base Mogadishu′s airport | News | DW

Somali security forces have reportedly killed two armed men who tried to attack a military compound in the capital. The extremist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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.

The Fiji Times » Somali ex-leader says soldiers attacked his home, blames president

Reuters Reuters 27 April, 2021, 2:03 am Civilians cheer as Somali military officers supporting Hawiye opposition leaders drive along the streets of Yaqshid district of Mogadishu, Somalia April 25, 2021 REUTERS/Feisal Omar MOGADISHU (Reuters) -A former Somali leader accused his successor President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of orchestrating an attack by soldiers on his home on Sunday as splits deepened over an extension of the incumbent’s term in office. Former Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s accusation against Mohamed on Twitter – which did not include details or proof – came as factions within Somalia’s security forces exchanged gunfire in the capital Mogadishu. The flare-up, following Mohamed’s signing of a law in mid-April extending his mandate for two years, could distract security forces from their internationally-backed fight against al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab insurgents in the Horn of Africa nation.

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