Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, is grappling with a wave of forced evictions that has left hundreds of families homeless, as government-led demolitions continue across districts including Hodan and Deynile.
Authorities say the demolitions aim to reclaim public land and enforce urban planning regulations. However, residents and humanitarian groups have expressed concern over the speed and scale of the evictions, warning that many families are left without shelter, basic services, or support.
“People are being displaced with little notice and nowhere to go,” said a local aid worker. “We are seeing entire communities uprooted overnight, and the humanitarian impact is severe.”
The evictions come amid broader challenges in Mogadishu, including housing shortages, rapid urban growth, and ongoing insecurity. Humanitarian agencies are calling on the Somali government to provide resettlement support and to engage communities before carrying out such operations.
–ChannelAfrica–
