Hassan Ali Khaire

Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire stated he would fight again if attacked, following clashes between government forces and opposition guards in Mogadishu that have heightened political tensions in Somalia.

Former Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire stated he would be prepared to fight again if attacked, following clashes between government forces and opposition guards in Mogadishu that have heightened political tensions in Somalia.

Armed clashes between supporters of opposition figures and state security forces erupted in Mogadishu ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration. The government accused armed militias of organized attacks, while opposition leaders claimed security forces targeted their peaceful gatherings. The UN and U.S. called for restraint and condemned the violence.

Armed clashes erupted in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration, with opposition supporters and security forces exchanging fire. The United Nations and the United States urged restraint as the government and opposition accused each other of inciting violence, with police attributing the attacks to organized militias and opposition leaders alleging targeted attacks on their residences.