Mogadishu police arrest youths over checkpoint disruptions as opposition rejects accusations

BREAKING Saturday May 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Police in Mogadishu have detained several young people accused of interfering with security checkpoints and taking part in violent incidents, authorities said Friday, even as opposition leaders denounced the arrests as a political crackdown. The Banadir Regional Police Command said the suspects were taken into custody in security [...]
2026-05-23 17:06:25