Saturday, August 30, 2008

6 Civilians Killed By Former Mogadishu Mayor's Militia In Mogadishu, Somalia

On August 30, 2008, members of the TFG militia, specifically those under the command of the former Mogadishu Mayor, Mohammed Dhere, executed 6 civilians in the Ba'ad market which is the second largest market in Mogadishu. Mayor
 
As the holly month of Ramadan approaches, residents of Mogadishu crowd the markets to gather food in preparation for the holly month.  Unfortunately, the gathering of many unarmed civilians provides the TFG Militia with many targets including women, children and important businessmen. 
 
This is not the first incident where TFG militia armed with automatic weapons entered markets at the heart of the city and murdered shoppers and businessmen in broad daylight.  In addition to killing random victims, the TFG militia also rob stores and detain whoever they want. 
 
In Mogadishu, it is normal never to hear from those the TFG militia, including copy-Ethiopia, detain unless they pay tariffs.  Most often though, the TFG detain businessmen whom they think may own properties and demand money for their release.  Killing civilians is a way of announcing their seriousness and that they mean business.
 
Currently, the Ba'ad market is closed as the shop keepers are worried they may be targeted by the TFG militia raiding the market. 
 
 
 
Somali blogs and news  will keep you posted on any additional reports coming of out of Mogadishu about this story. 
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