Somalia’s largest opposition alliance, the Somali Salvation Forum, has accused government security forces of carrying out forced evictions, unlawful arrests and the killing of a civilian during operations in Mogadishu’s Yaqshiid district.
In a statement released Saturday, the Forum expressed condolences over the death of Abdullahi Abdi Raage, a longtime resident of the Buulo-Geesaale neighborhood. According to the group, Abdullahi was fatally shot while speaking out against what residents described as forced displacement by security personnel.
The opposition bloc also condemned the arrest of Himilo Media photographer Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Saawey), who was detained while documenting the evictions, and criticized what it called the unlawful detention of Kamil Abdi Macow, an employee of the Mogadishu municipal government.
The Forum accused security agencies of using excessive force and carrying out operations in violation of the law, alleging that the actions had resulted in civilian casualties and heightened fear among residents.
The group urged authorities to halt evictions immediately and to uphold civil rights and press freedoms. It also called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and national security leaders to hold officers accountable for abuses, warning that continued violations risk deepening public mistrust and damaging Somalia’s international reputation.
