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Somali Opposition Council Accuses President of Intimidating Former Leader

12 October 2026 · Single source · Edition 18

Somalia's opposition-led Future Council has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of intimidating former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The council warned that security operations around Ahmed's residence could trigger clashes and threaten national stability, noting armed forces deployment that disrupted daily life.

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