By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 12 October 2026 The Somali Future Council has condemned the deployment of armed troops it says were stationed around the residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in recent days, describing it as acts of provocation and fabrication aimed at targeting him.
In a press statement issued on Sunday the council said the troops deployed around Sharif's residence had disrupted his daily activities and endangered his security.
The council accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whom it described as "the President whose term has expired," of pursuing a path that justifies shedding the blood of those with differing views, particularly the opposition, instead of steering the country toward genuine dialogue on a consensual election, and of using the security agencies unlawfully.
It warned of the consequences of what it described as provocation and intimidation by some security agencies at Sharif's residence, stating that Hassan Sheikh Mohamud would bear responsibility. It called on him to halt actions that could lead to clashes and to turn toward reaching an agreement on the country's elections.
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The statement comes amid an exchange of accusations between the government and the opposition in Mogadishu. The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) accused armed militia it says take orders from Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of attacking its Civilian Guard forces operating in the General Daud division of Wadajir district, and of attempting to force its troops into an armed confrontation.
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 a consensual electoral agreement, while the government says it is safeguarding security in the capital.