Islamists Control Much of Mogadishu as Last Ethiopian Troops in Somalia Exit Capital City

Islamists insurgents now control most of Mogadishu, taking over six bases formerly occupied by Ethiopian troops who had protected Somalia’s capital city from the militants.

Fears that a power vacuum would open once the Ethiopian troops left Mogadishu are quickly being realized as troops loyal to the government now only hold two bases and are facing Islamists insurgents from differing factions.

While the insurgents, who now occupy the six bases, appear to be from different factions they seem to be working together in an effort to gain complete control of Mogadishu. Whether they continue to work together is yet to be seen. Many believe the different factions will fight for ultimate control of the city.

African Union peacekeepers are currently guarding the presidential palace but they have already said they would need more numbers to prevent hardline groups opposed to peace from attacking.

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