Somali minister warns Mogadishu may face renewed bombings as govt-opposition rift widens
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s minister of planning, Mohamud Abdirahman Beene Beene, warned Monday that Mogadishu could face a renewed wave of car bombings and the familiar cycle of mourning if residents fail to confront opposition politicians. He accused opposition figures – including two former presidents and prime ministers – of endangering security in the capital. […]
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MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s minister of planning, Mohamud Abdirahman Beene Beene, warned Monday that Mogadishu could face a renewed wave of car bombings and the familiar cycle of mourning if residents fail to confront opposition politicians.
He accused opposition figures – including two former presidents and prime ministers – of endangering security in the capital. He urged residents to push back against them, saying failure to do so would leave the city vulnerable to more explosions and violence in its streets.
The remarks, widely seen as an attempt to pressure residents not to support the opposition or to turn public sentiment against political rivals, have drawn mixed reactions on social media.
They come just days after former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed voiced little hope for a political settlement between the opposition and the government, as the current president’s term expires next month. Sharif called on clan leaders to unite and take the lead in mediating an end to the ongoing electoral dispute.
Speaking at the same event, the president downplayed the crisis, framing it as a routine political disagreement seen in many countries. He expressed confidence that it would be resolved calmly and without escalation.
In recent weeks, rhetoric on both sides has intensified. Opposition leaders have said they will no longer recognize the president once his term expires in May and have threatened to form a parallel government. Authorities, in turn, have warned of action if the opposition attempts to organize protests or mobilize forces in Mogadishu after the term ends.
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