Saturday November 22, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's major opposition bloc, the Somali Salvation Forum, has strongly condemned what it described as incidents of looting, forced displacement and other violations in parts of Mogadishu, particularly in the Yaqshiid district.
In a press statement released on Saturday, the Forum expressed condolences over the killing of Abdullahi Abdi Raage, a young resident of the Buulo-Geesaale neighborhood.
The opposition group also condemned the arrest and intimidation of Himilo Media photographer Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Saawey), who was detained while reporting on the displacement. Additionally, the Forum denounced what it called the unlawful detention of Kamil Abdi Macow, a staff member of the Mogadishu local government.
The statement accused security agencies of violating the law and using excessive force, resulting in the killing and injury of innocent civilians.
The Somali Salvation Forum called for an immediate end to forced displacement, urging authorities to safeguard civil rights and press freedom. It also appealed to the President and national security leaders to take swift action against officials involved in the alleged abuses, warning that continued violations risk further eroding public trust and damaging the nation’s reputation.