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AU, IGAD Urge Calm As Mogadishu Descends Into Chaos Over Presidential Term Extension

AU, IGAD Urge Calm As Mogadishu Descends Into Chaos Over Presidential Term Extension
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Violent clashes have erupted in Mogadishu between Somali government forces and opposition militias following a controversial one-year term extension for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. International bodies including the AU and IGAD are calling for immediate mediation to prevent further instability in the region.

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The political crisis threatens to destabilize Somalia's fragile governance and security, potentially impacting regional peace efforts.

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The article reports on the conflict by citing multiple international organizations and opposition viewpoints without taking a side.

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