Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight
Summary
Heavy gunfire and fighting took place overnight in Somalia's capital city, leading to armed forces being sent to the streets. The violence started after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extended his term in office by one year beyond the original May 15 deadline, causing political tensions.Key Facts
- Gunfire and clashes occurred in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
- Smoke was seen rising over the city during the fighting.
- Armed forces were deployed to control the situation.
- The conflict is between rival political groups in Somalia.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extended his presidential term by one year.
- His original term was supposed to end on May 15, 2026.
- The extension led to a political crisis in Somalia.
- The fighting happened just before planned protests in the city.
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