Civilians flee as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire in Mogadishu
<p>Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired</p><p>Fierce 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.</p><p>In the runup to the fighting, which started on Wednesday afternoon, opposition leaders embedded with militias set up positions in their clan strongholds the city.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/04/civilians-flee-mogadishu-somalia-as-militias-and-troops-trade-fire">Continue reading...</a>