Somali government orders eviction as bulldozers demolish homes on Ministry of Interior land

Police forces in Mogadishu began demolition operations on Sunday in the Bondhere district, targeting civilian homes on land previously owned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 

Residents reported that police had sealed off roads leading to the area as bulldozers started tearing down structures within the ministry's compound. 

The Federal Government of Somalia stated that the residents had been notified to vacate the premises, emphasizing that the land is needed for government use.

A month ago, Somali Federal Government forces demolished houses and displaced many families in the Dab Damiska (Fire Brigade) neighbourhood in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu. The incident has raised questions about transparency and fairness in the government's handling of public lands.

In the previous month, a government directive to relocate a cemetery in Mogadishu to construct a Somali Navy base has faced backlash. Families were asked to exhume their relatives' remains.

Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has criticized the government's approach, citing corruption and mismanagement as key issues. He argues that these problems undermine public trust and call for greater accountability in how public lands and resources are managed.

The Federal Government faces increasing pressure to address these concerns and ensure fair and transparent processes in its land management policies.