Dossier
opposition-allied militias
Coverage of opposition-allied militias in the Nexus archive.
- Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire
Government troops and opposition-allied militias in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, have exchanged fire, damaging property and forcing civilians to flee. The violence precedes protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired in May, following constitutional changes in March that could extend his term.