2021 Mogadishu mutiny | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Somali Armed Forces | Mutineers | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed | Saney Abdulle [1] | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Armed forces from Mogadishu | Armed forces from Lower and Middle Shabelle | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Hundreds | |||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
c. 24 killed, [2] 60,000 – 100,000 displaced [3] |
On 25 April 2021, hundreds of Somali soldiers entered Mogadishu opposing extensions of the presidential mandate.
On 14 April 2021, acting President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed signed a law which extended his mandate by two years. This was opposed by opposition leaders which called it "a threat to the stability, peace and unity" and by the international community. [4]
On 25 April 2021, soldiers - mainly from Hirshabelle - entered the Somali capital Mogadishu after president Mohamed approved two years extension of his term in office. Rebels seized northern part of the city clashing with pro-government forces in some neighborhoods. Pro- government soldiers attacked homes of former Somali president and opposition leader. By the end of the day government forces withdrew towards Villa Somalia. [2]
On 6 May 2021, soldiers agreed to withdraw from Mogadishu after series of talks with the Prime Minister, held by the opposition. The police were set to take control of the city. [5] On 8 May 2021, roads were reopened and rebels withdrew from Mogadishu in vehicles towards Lower and Middle Shabelle. [6]