Heavy fighting broke out in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, early this morning, shortly after the dawn prayers.
The clashes are taking place between government troops and armed civilians protesting against forced displacement.
According to local sources, the conflict is centered around the Horseed grounds in the Tarabuunka area of the Hodan district — a site previously used by the Somali Military Football Team.
Witnesses report intense gunfire and heightened military presence in the area, as residents flee or remain indoors amid the violence. The cause of the protest appears to stem from a local dispute over evictions and land occupation.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding casualties or the current status of the fighting.
SMS TV will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
