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As clashes in Mogadishu that started yesterday continue, former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire accuses de facto president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of ordering a targeted military as
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In Short: Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accuses de facto President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of ordering a military attack aimed at killing him and other political leaders in Mogadishu.
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has accused de facto President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of directing a military assault in Mogadishu, which has lasted for over 20 hours. Khaire claims the attack is aimed at killing him, former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and other political leaders. The conflict arises from a dispute over controversial constitutional amendments signed in March.
The military standoff in Mogadishu has been ongoing for more than 20 hours, with Khaire describing the assault as 'sustained and indiscriminate.' He specifically accuses Mohamud of ordering the targeted attack.
The dispute over the constitutional amendments has been a long-standing issue, adding to the tension between the two leaders. The amendments were signed into law in March, further fueling the conflict.
The situation in Mogadishu remains volatile, with former Prime Minister Khaire's accusations highlighting the deep divisions within the Somali political landscape.
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- "For more than 20 hours, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has directed a sustained and indiscriminate military assault with the apparent objective of killing me, former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, dozens of respected…
- The military standoff stems from a bitter, long-running dispute over controversial constitutional amendments signed into law in March.
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