Fighting in Somalia’s capital kills 113 civilians in past 3 days, activist saysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Fierce fighting in Somalia’s capital has killed 113 civilians in the past three days and forced more than 27,000 to flee their homes, a human rights organization said Tuesday. Official: Overnight fighting between insurgents and pro-government Somali forces kills 14MOGADISHU, Somalia — Fierce overnight fighting between Islamic insurgents and pro-government forces in Somalia’s capital killed at least 14 people including women and children, health officials said Tuesday. Thousands flee homes in Somalia’s capital after fierce weekend fighting leaves 35 deadMOGADISHU, Somalia — Thousands fled their homes in Somalia’s capital Monday after at least 35 were killed over the weekend in some of the worst fighting in weeks, while masked Islamic fighters were seen heading toward Mogadishu. Hundreds flee homes in Somalia’s capital after fierce weekend fighting leaves 35 deadMOGADISHU, Somalia — Hundreds fled Somalia’s capital Monday after at least 35 were killed over the weekend in some of the worst fighting in weeks, while masked Islamic fighters were seen heading toward Mogadishu. Twenty-five killed in fighting in SomaliaNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - At least 25 people were killed and about 60 wounded over the weekend in the worst fighting in Somalia’s capital since the start of the year, according to media reports. Mortars and machine-gun fire level homes, mosque in Somali capital; 35 people killed in 2 daysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars and machine-gun fire rocked the Somali capital on Sunday, leveling homes and a mosque in renewed violence that has killed at least 35 people over the weekend as pro-government Islamist fighters clash with gunmen who want to topple the Western-backed government, officials said. Islamist groups clash in Somalia, killing at least 35 in 2 daysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars slammed into Somalia’s capital — including a mosque and several homes — killing at least 35 people as pro-government Islamist fighters clashed with gunmen who want to topple the Western-backed government, witnesses and hospital officials said Sunday. Islamist groups clash in Somalia, killing at least 20 in 2 daysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Pro-government Islamist fighters clashed in Somalia’s capital with gunmen who want to topple the Western-backed government and at least 20 people were killed, witnesses and hospital officials said Sunday. Rival Islamist groups clash in Somalia, killing at least 10MOGADISHU, Somalia — Rival Islamist groups clashed in Somalia’s capital Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens in renewed fighting in the seaside city, witnesses and hospital officials said. Bodies of 3 suspected pirates killed in attack on American ship given to Somali governmentMOGADISHU, Somalia — American naval forces handed Somali authorities the bodies of three suspected pirates on Thursday, officials said, after U.S. snipers shot the trio earlier this month during a standoff over an American hostage. Official says Somali gunmen release Belgian, Dutch aid workers who were held for 9 daysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Gunmen released two European aid workers on Tuesday after holding them for nearly 10 days in southwestern Somalia. Insurgents attack African Union peacekeeping bases in Somalia; witness says 3 people killedMOGADISHU, Somalia — Armed fighters attacked two African Union peacekeeping bases in Somalia’s capital, and a witness said he saw the bodies of three civilians killed. Seven killed in attack on Somali parliament: ReportNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - At least seven people have been killed in an attack by armed militias on the parliament building of Somalia, media reports said Sunday. Insurgents attack African Union bases in Somalia, at least 3 people killed, 8 woundedMOGADISHU, Somalia — An official says insurgents have attacked two African Union peacekeepers’ bases in the Somali capital, and a witness says at least three people were killed. Somali piracy suspect finally fulfills his dream of going to America _ but as a prisonerNAIROBI, Kenya — The scrawny teenager promised his mother comfort and riches beyond her wildest dreams. Mortars fired toward Somali parliament while in session hit police unit and nearby homesMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars fired toward Somalia’s parliament missed the building but hit a police unit inside the compound as well as a residential neighborhood, killing at least seven people, according to witnesses and officials. Mortar attack on Somali parliament misses building, hits homesMOGADISHU, Somalia — A mortar attack on the Somali parliament missed the building and hit a nearby residential neighborhood Saturday in Mogadishu, the city’s police chief said. Somali opposition leader says no talks with government unless AU peacekeepers leave SomaliaMOGADISHU, Somalia — A hardline opposition leader appeared in Somalia’s capital Friday for the first time in almost two years and said he was ruling out peace talks with the government unless African Union peacekeepers leave the country. Somali opposition leader accused of al-Qaida links in Mogadishu for 1st time in 2 yearsMOGADISHU, Somalia — A hard-line Somali opposition leader accused of having al-Qaida links arrived Thursday in Mogadishu for the first time in two years, officials said. UN chief says Security Council should reject immediate UN peacekeeping force for SomaliaUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recommended Wednesday that the Security Council reject an immediate U.N. peacekeeping force for Somalia, saying such a deployment could exacerbate the Horn of Africa country’s long and bitter conflict. Somali gunmen demand $4 mn to free aid workersMOGADISHU - The Somali gunmen holding two foreign aid workers hostage in southern Somalia have demanded a ransom of $4 million for releasing the captives. Somali pirate remains a mystery, but mother insists he was duped into piracyMOGADISHU, Somalia — At home in central Somalia, Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse studied English, frequented a dusty, outdoor cinema after school where he watched Bollywood films dubbed into his native Somali and, his mother says, “was wise beyond his years.” Somalia to rule by Sharia lawMOGADISHU - The Somali parliament Saturday approved a proposal to introduce Islamic Sharia law in the country, a media report said. NATO forces free 20 hostages from Somali pirates: ReportMOGADISHU - NATO forces Saturday freed 20 people taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden last week, a media report said. Kidnapped UN workers released in SomaliaMOGADISHU/NEW YORK - Gunmen late Monday released four UN relief workers - three foreigners and one local staffer - after a brief abduction in Somalia, the UN said. 30 people killed in Mogadishu fightingMOGADISHU - Nearly 30 people were killed and many more wounded Monday when the African Union (AU) peacekeeping forces opened fired on a minibus in the Somalian capital, an official said. Nearly 30 killed in Mogadishu fightingMOGADISHU - At least 30 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded Monday when the African Union peacekeeping forces opened fire on a minibus in the Somalian capital, an official said. Moderate Islamists seize town from Somali insurgentsNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - A moderate Somali Islamist group Thursday seized control of a second town from main insurgent group al-Shabaab as the groups battle to fill gaps left by the departure of Ethiopian troops. Insurgents impose Islamic law in Somali townNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - Somali insurgents have installed strict Islamic law in Baidoa, the seat of the Somali government, after taking control of the town. Ethiopia completes Somalia pulloutNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - Ethiopian forces that have been propping up Somalia’s government for the last two years have left Somalia completely, reports said Sunday. |
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