Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of capital
The Hindu
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Somali opposition fighters took up positions in parts of the tense capital on Monday, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the President’s bid to extend his mandate. Witnesses reported that armed men and vehicles mounted with machine guns were stationed in opposition strongholds, while key roads in Mogadishu were blocked. “Both the Somali security forces and the pro-opposition fighters have taken positions along some key roads,” witness Abdullahi Mire told AFP.More Related News