Fresh reports of displacement and evictions in Mogadishu have renewed criticism of the government’s handling of public land and urban redevelopment.
The latest incidents follow earlier demolitions and evictions in several parts of the capital, with critics accusing authorities of using heavy-handed measures that leave affected families without adequate protection or alternatives.
The government has defended efforts to reclaim public land, but the issue has become increasingly political, with opponents questioning the manner in which the operations are being carried out.
The debate has also widened beyond the evictions themselves, with competing accusations over whether political actors are selectively highlighting alleged abuses in Mogadishu while overlooking similar issues elsewhere in the country.
