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Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of tense capital

Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of tense capital Issued on: 26/04/2021 - 09:52 President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, best known by his nickname Farmajo, has faced harsh criticism after signing a law extending his mandate by two years Yasuyoshi CHIBA AFP/File 3 min Mogadishu (AFP) Somali opposition fighters took up positions in parts of the tense capital on Monday, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the president s bid to extend his mandate. Witnesses reported that armed men and vehicles mounted with machine guns were stationed in opposition strongholds, while key roads in Mogadishu were blocked. Both the Somali security forces and the pro-opposition fighters have taken positions along some key roads, there is civilian transport movement but, in some areas, they are not allowing anyone to move, witness Abdullahi Mire told AFP.

Exchanges of gunfire at Somali protests

Exchanges of gunfire at Somali protests 26 Apr 2021 / 15:25 H. MOGADISHU: Troops and armed men exchanged gunfire on Sunday in the Somalian capital Mogadishu on the margins of a demonstration by opponents of the president, police said. The situation remained confused later Sunday with sporadic gunfire heard and troops blocking all major roads. Several dozen opposition supporters earlier marched in protest against President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, better known as Farmajo, whose legal authority has been in doubt since February when his four-year term expired before fresh presidential elections were held. “Some clan militiamen organised by opposition politicians tried to disturb peace in Mogadishu, they have advanced onto police checkpoints. but the security forces took immediate action against them,“ police commander Mohamed Abdirahman said.

Armed Somali opposition groups cordon off parts of Mogadishu

Armed Somali opposition groups cordon off parts of Mogadishu Issued on: 26/04/2021 - 12:44 President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, best known by his nickname Farmajo, has faced harsh criticism after signing a law extending his mandate by two years Yasuyoshi CHIBA AFP/File 3 min Somali opposition fighters have taken up positions in parts of the capital Mogadishu on Monday, a day after armed groups clashed with security forces over President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed s bid to extend his mandate. Advertising Read more Witnesses reported that armed men and vehicles mounted with machine guns were stationed in opposition strongholds, while key roads in Mogadishu were blocked.

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