By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 12 October 2026 Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has warned that troop movements the government is directing at the homes of former national leaders in Mogadishu could lead the capital into instability, amid ongoing political tension.
In a Facebook post, Khaire said provocations and troop movements by what he described as "the leadership of the President whose term has expired" were creating a hostile atmosphere that could lead to insecurity and political uncertainty.
He accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of being "thirsty for blood" and of engaging in actions aimed at justifying the shedding of former leaders' blood, saying the president would bear responsibility for any consequences.
"Military force and intimidation cannot resolve the difficult situation the country is in," Khaire said, calling for a return to the negotiating table to reach an agreement on elections and to produce a government with legitimacy.
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Khaire's remarks come hours after the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) accused armed militia it says take orders from former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of attacking its Civilian Guard forces operating in the General Daud division of Wadajir district. NISA said the militia tried to force its troops into an armed confrontation but that its forces refrained from responding with weapons to prevent fighting.
Sharif's office denied the accusations, describing them as fabricated and an attempt at character assassination. It said the area where he lives had been blockaded, that food and water bound for his home had been stopped on the road, and that some of his staff had been abducted.
The dispute stems from disagreement over the mandate of state institutions and the electoral process. The opposition insists on reaching a consensual electoral agreement, while the government says it is safeguarding security in the capital.