Somalia: Protest ongoing in central Mogadishu Jan. 3

A protest is ongoing in Mogadishu on Jan. 3. Participants gathered to denounce a recent agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland, officially part of Somalia according to the UN. The gathering is reportedly taking place near The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where several politicians also attend. Traffic disruptions are reported in the vicinity. Participation is likely to be in the low thousands.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions will likely persist until the gathering concludes. Clashes are unlikely to occur, but cannot be ruled out.