Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

International

Thousands Flee Growing Violence in Mogadishu

Violence in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and creating a growing humanitarian crisis.

News reports from the conflict-ridden capital say that at least 70 people have died in a week of fighting between Ethiopian-backed government forces and Islamist-led militants. The conflict intensified after insurgents killed Ethiopian soldiers and dragged their bodies through the streets.

Ethiopian and Somali soldiers are now apparently hitting back.

Advertisement

Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

Fact-based local news is essential

KPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about — with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.

Support local independent journalism now.