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Fierce clashes in Somali regions
Heavy fighting has erupted between the forces of the self-declared Somaliland republic and those of Puntland, an autonomous region of Somalia. This is the second time in a month that clashes have broken out near the disputed border town of Las Anod. Correspondents say that Somaliland was worried by the election earlier this month of Puntland leader Abdullahi Yusuf as the new president of Somalia. The fighting comes as donors meet in Sweden to discuss rebuilding Somalia. Our correspondent says this is the heaviest fighting between the two regions, featuring heavy artillery, rocket-propelled grenades and anti-aircraft missilesPosted by: Mark Espinola 2004-10-30 |
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