Mogadishu Residents Shot Protesting Forced Evictions
Last update: November 12, 2026
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Imagine waking up to bulldozers, not breakfast. In Mogadishu, that nightmare turned deadly.
Recall that on Sunday, residents of Warlaliska in Daynile district say armed men arrived while families were still asleep and began tearing down homes—a government-led clearance demolished more than 200 houses. When people protested, security forces allegedly opened fire.
CBI News notes that at least two people were killed and several injured, though witnesses and opposition figures put the toll at three.
The human cost is devastating. Omar Ali Shardi lost his Grade 8 son. "He was an innocent young boy. He was deliberately killed," he said.
Why it matters: Somalia has a long history of forced evictions without due process or compensation, displacing thousands. The Somali Future Council says these demolitions violate the right to housing and dignity.
Residents accuse authorities of evicting without notice, legal procedure, or compensation. Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has condemned the killings. The government has not yet responded.
Next steps: Residents demand an independent investigation, a halt to demolitions, and compensation for victims.
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