Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, has witnessed escalating violence for a second consecutive day as clashes erupted between security forces and opposition supporters ahead of a planned anti-government rally. Residents reported heavy gunfire and explosions, prompting civilians to flee affected areas. Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of ordering attacks on opposition gatherings, asserting that the government was targeting peaceful protests. In contrast, authorities claimed that security forces were responding to coordinated armed attacks that threatened the city's stability. Fighting subsided later after mediation efforts led to an agreement to halt hostilities. The planned rally aimed to protest against alleged constitutional violations and the president's move to extend his term until May 2027, which critics argue undermines the political process. The United Nations expressed alarm over the violence and urged all parties to engage in dialogue to protect civilians and maintain stability in Somalia.