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Ethiopia troops reach Gedo region for mediation | ||
2013-10-27 | ||
BELED HAWO, Somalia -- Ethiopian troops in armored fighting vehicles reached Gedo region town of Beled Hawo in the early hours of Saturday morning to resolve grudges between Somali government forces and pro-government militia of Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea , Garowe Online reports.
Independent sources in Beled Hawo confirmed to Garowe Online that Ethiopians requested to both sides to arrange ceasefire and proceed to holding negotiations over the matter with Mogadishu-based Federal Government and Ahlu Sunah representatives present.
Wrangles over looming threats of instability in the town of Beled Hawo yesterday degenerated into deadly fighting, sources said. Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea spokesman, Sheikh Mohamed Hussein Al Qaadi told the media that the clashes erupted between Ahlu Sunah militia backed by Somali government soldiers and illegal militiamen from Doolow district. Beled Hawo witnesses grenade attacks which mainly targeted the Somali government officials. | ||
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