Civilians flee as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire in Mogadishu

The Guardian World | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:52:13 GMT

Fleeing shadows swirl,
In Mogadishu's gunfire,
Opposition strikes.

Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredFierce clashes have taken place between government troops and militias allied with the opposition in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee.In the runup to…

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