Somalia: Local tuktuk drivers continue protest in Mogadishu, early Aug. 14 /update 1

Clashes are ongoing between protesting tuktuk drivers and security forces in Mogadishu, Aug. 14. Tuktuk drivers are protesting against an increase in license taxes. Early reports suggest that security forces have violently engaged protesters by firing live ammunition and driving cars into crowds. Clashes have been noted along Maka Al-Mukarama Street and the KM4 area, which leads to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ). No casualties have been reported. This is the second day of protest after similar events on Aug. 13.

Further protests are likely in the coming hours, drawing in increased security in the area. Protesters may attempt to erect roadblocks along affected thoroughfares. Localized business and transportation disruptions are likely, and further clashes between protesters and security forces are possible.