Mortar Strikes in Mogadishu Target Homes and Theater, Hurting Civilians
On a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning, the tranquility in Mogadishu was abruptly shattered as smoke billowed ominously over parts of this sprawling city. Residents watched, bewildered and fearful, as mortar shells targeted areas teeming with life — notably, the vicinity of the National Theater, a cultural beacon that usually promises escapism and joy. Instead, on this fateful April 5th of 2025, it found itself at the heart of an unsettling scene.
Mogadishu (AX) — Be it the pulsating heart of a city square or the serene…