Somalia: Land Grabs, Evictions, and the Plight of IDPs
In 2023, Somalia was home to over 3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), many residing on privately-owned land. These IDPs either occupy land without permission or settle with landowners under informal agreements lacking clear terms. Due to rising urban land values, landowners frequently seek to reclaim their property, often with minimal notice, leading to forced evictions, frequently through violence and demolition. Development is the primary cause of these evictions in the country.
John Q. Hosedrinker