![Security forces block a street with an armored personnel carrier during protests against the government and the delay of the country's election in the capital Mogadishu, Somalia Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Security forces in Somalia's capital fired on hundreds of people protesting the delay of the country's election on Friday as at least one explosion was reported at the international airport and armored personnel carriers blocked major streets. (AP Photo)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5PW6PIKDPUJKRDKBLA5VBHKHH4.jpg?smart=true&auth=7e3cb7cc587ac2517df8e254a5a9cc030b043462a7b44a080f6cfb4f4ced7622&width=400&height=225)
Somalia has been urged to hold elections as soon as possible. AP
Somalia has been urged to hold elections as soon as possible. AP
Somalia’s Farmajo must break election deadlock, says US
Without a swift return to the democratic process, the country could be engulfed by deepening violence