Somali government defends protest limits as Mogadishu opposition standoff deepens

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday defended its decision to restrict planned opposition demonstrations in Mogadishu to a single venue, saying citywide protests could endanger civilians, disrupt essential services and turn political tensions into street confrontation.

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May 10, 2026 - 13:52
Somali government defends protest limits as Mogadishu opposition standoff deepens
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday defended its decision to restrict planned opposition demonstrations in Mogadishu to a single venue, saying citywide protests could endanger civilians, disrupt essential services and turn political tensions into street confrontation.
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