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Somali Cleric Ali Wajis Endorses Killing of Government Critics

06 September 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 15

Pro-government religious scholar Ali Wajis reportedly told senior Somali officials that opponents of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's administration should be treated as terrorists and killed. This statement has alarmed opposition figures, especially following a recent drone strike. The cleric's remarks were made at a gathering on Sunday.

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