MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – A sense of calm returned to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday following two days of clashes and heightened security tensions involving forces of the Federal Government of Somalia and troops loyal to some opposition figures.
Reports from the city indicate that the heavy military movements witnessed in recent days have significantly decreased, while major roads across Mogadishu have reopened to civilians and public transportation. Security forces that had previously been deployed in confrontation areas were also seen withdrawing from key positions.
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire have reportedly returned to their residences in the Halane area of Mogadishu after mediation efforts and negotiations aimed at easing the security situation in the capital.
The Federal Government of Somalia announced that it had concluded what it described as a security operation targeting “anti-peace militias” accused of attempting to create instability in Mogadishu. The government stated that Somali security forces had successfully maintained order and prevented actions that could have threatened the stability of the capital.
Meanwhile, the international community has continued efforts to de-escalate the country’s political tensions. Reports suggest that Somalia’s international partners are pressuring both the government and opposition groups to return to the negotiating table in order to resolve ongoing disputes, particularly those related to elections, the political system, and the future of Somalia’s democratic transition process.
The recent tensions in Mogadishu raised concerns among residents and observers over the possibility of renewed political violence, prompting urgent calls for dialogue, restraint, and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.