Some residents welcomed disarmament in theory, but said it was unrealistic in a city with shifting alliances, a high level of mistrust and many sub-clans.
"It will be good if all weapons are collected from all local militia and it brings hope," said Hajimao Bimi, 72. "But I am afraid it will not be possible because Somalis do not trust each other."
Meles of Ethiopia urged Somali leaders to prevent any return of faction warlords, accused of transforming Somalia into one of the most dangerous nations in the world.
Mogadishu residents were annoyed to see soldiers from a country with which Somalia has fought two territorial wars, but also bristled with anger last week when Somali warlords Mohamed Qanyare Afrah and Abdi Nure Siad returned to their former Mogadishu turfs.
Faced with the intricate nature of the conflict, Kenya's Kibaki has announced plans to convene an urgent regional summit to discuss ways of restoring stability in the country divided among clans and sub-clans.
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