### [2026-06-3](/feed/2026/06/3/index.md)

##### Somali Civil War
# Heavy fights erupt with several casualties reported across major routes in Mogadishu after opposition Somali Future Council was attacked by forces loyal to disputed president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, ahead of planned anti-government protests. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/somalia-ex-pm-says-attacked-162232668.html)
2. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/3/heavy-gunfire-erupts-in-mogadishu-amid-protests-against-presidents-rule)
3. [Garowe Online](https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somalia-president-hassan-sheikh-seeks-to-defuse-tensions-with-mogadishu-opposition)

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