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...
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