On 13 August 2026, residents of Wabari district in Mogadishu protested against forced evictions and the demolition of homes and businesses. Residents said families were being removed from their homes without adequate alternatives and called for an end to the demolitions. Local reporting indicated that government security forces used live ammunition against residents resisting the evictions, with protesters reporting that at least one civilian was wounded and taken to hospital.
The incident has intensified concerns over government-led land demolitions and forced displacement in Mogadishu. Residents and opposition figures have accused authorities of unlawful evictions and land grabbing, while the wider issue has generated repeated protests and political tensions in the capital.
The event is significant for the enabling environment because it concerns the rights of affected communities to housing, security and peaceful civic participation, as well as the state’s response to citizens protesting decisions that directly affect their homes and livelihoods.