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Protests against Farmajo in Mogadishu and troops open fire on civilians.

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Protests against the federal government of Somalia took place in Mogadishu today. The demonstrations, which were attended by a large number of youths, politicians and intellectuals began this morning in Karaan and Yaqshid districts of Benadir region. The crowd chanted slogans such as ‘let President Farmajo fall’ as a dictator and other words to express their feelings.

The situation was tense, with protesters burning tires on some key roads. The protesters, who were reportedly shot by Somali security forces found. The shooting reportedly caused heavy casualties. Meanwhile, more troops have been deployed on some roads to prevent the planned protests.

Troops mostly on Maka Al-Mukarramah Road blocked traffic, with people using their feet. In addition to the recent activities of political antagonism.

Demonstration area currently highest residential districts of Karan and Yaqshiid, are also expected to come out in other people to demonstrations against President.  Demonstrations organized by supporters of Somalia's presidential candidates are feared to take place in the town for several days. Reports say government forces fired live ammunition

The protesters were killed and many others were injured. Clashes Somali police and militants with protesters exchange fire and there is properties damages in the area.

Troops in armored vehicles closed several intersections, one of the city's main roads. There have also been demonstrations in recent hours by the Union of Candidates, which is said to be the beginning of days of demonstrations in Mogadishu. Political differences between the Somali government and the opposition over the electoral process remain unresolved, with both sides taking conflicting steps in recent days.

However, the federal government is facing a tense political process in which the people are protesting and opposing the government altogether. The Farmajo government is swimming in issues of local and external political challenge.

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