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Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions. Violence has erupted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, as government forces and opposition-allied militias have exchanged fire before an antigovernment protest, damaging buildings and forcing residents to flee. Fighting began on Wednesday and continued into Thursday before planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision...
Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight
Heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital overnight, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a fresh political crisis in mid-May after announcing a one-year extension of his term, which had been due to expire on May 15.
Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire
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Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire
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Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia’s political crisis again
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Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu
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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire
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Iran says no 'tangible progress' in war talks, Trump says deal close
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Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule
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