MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s political crisis deepened on Thursday as the opposition accused the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court’s chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term “unlawful.” Somalia is dealing with multiple crises, with political rivalries that have descended into violent clashes, while the government loses international support for its fight against Al-Shabaab, a powerful Islamist insurgent group. Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has tried to move the country toward fully democratic elections, replacing the clan-based system in which elders pick their representatives. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page. Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division.
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