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Somalia: Clashes kill 2 in Hiran region
 (SomaliNet) At least two people have been killed and others wounded in armed clashes between rival clan militias in the suburb of Beledwine, the capital of Hiran region in central Somalia, sources confirmed on Saturday. The clashes happened in El-magad village 85km north of the provincial town of Beledweine late yesterday. This latest fighting stems from earlier clan conflict in the area. The battle lasted several hours after both sides got reinforcements. Elders and intellectuals went to the area to ease the tension renewed there. Latest reports say the situation resumed calm and there is continuing efforts to bring rival sides into talks to sort out the conflict. Meanwhile, an Islamic Court has been installed in Moqo-kori district in Hiran region and Sheikh Ali Afrahow was named to the chairperson of that court. Posted by: Fred 2006-08-20 |
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