Somalia: Police operation in Wadajir District, Mogadishu, July 8

A police operation is ongoing near the Fire Brigade headquarters in the Wadajir District of Mogadishu on July 8. Officials are demolishing structures, which has displaced local residents, many of whom have gathered in the area. Road travel disruptions are also occurring in the area.

Security forces will likely remain deployed in the affected areas in the coming hours. Clashes between displaced persons and security forces are possible, particularly if participants refuse police orders to disperse. Transport disruptions are likely to persist on routes in the affected area.