Somalia: Heightened security likely near Somali National University, Mogadishu, Nov. 2 following clashes between rival groups of federal forces

Increased security is likely in the vicinity of the Somali National University in Mogadishu as of Nov. 2, after clashes broke out between rival groups of federal forces. The fighting broke out after federal forces deployed to the area to conduct demolition operations were fired upon by a second group of federal forces residing in the affected area. Further information regarding measures taken and updates on casualty figures remains unavailable, though reporting indicates that there have been casualties and that at least one bulldozer was destroyed by RPG fire. Authorities are likely to deploy further armed troops to the area to quell the violence.

Localized business and travel disruptions are likely; additional security measures could include checkpoints, increased patrols, localized curfews, or road closures. Further retaliatory violence is possible in the coming days.