Residents in Mogadishu defy government orders to evacuate fire department headquarters, leading to escalating tensions
The Somali Police Command recently announced their plans to reclaim the land for public use, and residents were given a deadline of January 25th to relocate, though this did not happen. The deadline was then extended to February 1st, but residents did not comply. Now, a third and supposedly final warning has been issued, with the deadline set for tomorrow, Saturday.
Local media interviewed residents who adamantly refused to leave, expressing concerns about finding new housing. One mother, who had lived in the area for over…