Mogadishu’s political uncertainty grows as leaders urged to resume talks
Convoys of armed government vehicles were later seen moving along Maka Al-Mukarama Street in Mogadishu. Authorities have not explained the deployment, leaving open whether the forces are staging further operations or shifting positions within the capital.
Mogadishu, Somalia (Onkod Radio) A former Somali prime minister says government forces launched an armed operation at his home in Mogadishu on Wednesday while he was meeting with traditional elders from the Murusade clan, escalating tensions ahead of a planned demonstration.
In a statement, Mr. Khaire said the operation was carried out by forces under the current administration during preparations for a planned peaceful demonstration scheduled for the following day.
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The former prime minister offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished a swift recovery to the injured, warning that the government would be held responsible for any casualties tied to the incident.
Convoys of armed government vehicles were later seen moving along Maka Al-Mukarama Street in Mogadishu. Authorities have not explained the deployment, leaving open whether the forces are staging further operations or shifting positions within the capital.
Amid rising insecurity, residents have continued to flee Howl-Wadaag District. Civilians reportedly moved through the night seeking safer areas as uncertainty about the situation persists.
In a joint statement on Monday, representatives of Austria, Belgium, the European Union Delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) expressed concern over the current situation in Somalia.
The signatories urged all parties to restart dialogue immediately and to agree on an electoral roadmap that serves the Somali people. They added that the international community stands ready to support Somali-led talks if invited, and called on leaders to put national interests first and avoid actions that could inflame tensions.
Separately, the United States urged all stakeholders to exercise restraint and to refrain from steps that might spark violence or instability, encouraging engagement and cooperation to support peace and stability across Somalia.
Further developments are expected as the situation continues to unfold.
