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Mogadishu bombings escalate, civilians killed
 (SomaliNet) There has been chaotic situation in south of the Somalia capital Mogadishu as around six hand grenade blasts and gunfire rocked inside Bakara market, which is under siege for the second week. The latest bomb blasts in Bakara market left three civilians dead and eight others one of whom a policeman wounded. Local witnesses told Somalinet that the targets of the bombings were the government soldiers roaming inside the market. It is too dangerous to do business in this market, you can expect an explosion and gunfire at anytime, I dont know what to do, I can no longer stay in this untidy situation, Abdikarin Sheik Hassan, a shop keeper told Somalinet adding that he had earned nothing since the search operations began a week ago. Unknown local militants continue targeting government soldiers with hand grenade bombs. No group has claimed the responsibility for the escalation of the violence. Violence in Bakar market, which the government believes is a hot-spot, has been in on and off situation and business owners are now fed up with the mayhem. All businesses were closed as people deserted the market fleeing for their dear lives. Meanwhile, a new influx of people fleeing the violence in Mogadishu began today heading outside of the capital for safety. The fleeing people fear that shelling might resume in the capital following nighttime mortar attacks carried out by supporters of the ousted Islamic Courts Union. Posted by: Fred 2007-07-13 |
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