Mogadishu hosts a discussion on peace devoid of violent extremism.
Daud Aweis, the federal Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, opened the forum on Monday.
The Open Discussion Forum has attracted various participants.
They will discuss ways of creating a peaceful Somalia that is free of violent extremism.
Violent extremism in the East African nation has given birth to militia groups.
Al-Shabaab and ISIS are two of the most violent militia groups in Somalia.
Participants include security experts, Islamic scholars, and community members among others.
