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Mogadishu Protests Turn Violent as Residents Resist Home Demolitions

23 August 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 13

Protests in Mogadishu's Yaqshid district turned violent, with reports of several people killed and injured in clashes between government forces and residents. The unrest erupted after authorities began demolishing homes, prompting strong resistance from the affected residents. Angry protesters burned tires in the streets, highlighting significant public discontent over urban development policies and forced evictions.

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