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2008-05-15 Africa Horn

Somalia: Three killed as Islamist insurgents attack Aethiop military convoy

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Posted by Steve White 2008-05-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1 Lego is a small town around 110 kilometres (70 miles) south of the capital.

"..known for its' snap-together structures and vehicles. The squat inhabitants are rather quiet with pleasant steady smiles and yellowish complexions"

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-05-15 00:17|| 2008-05-15 00:17|| Front Page Top

#2 three civilians that the Ethiopians killed in a nearby village {having fled there?} after the attack

Or at least they were not wearing uniforms. They might even have left their guns in the truck. That would make them not just civilians, but unarmed civilians.

Posted by Menhadden Snogum6713 2008-05-15 07:44|| 2008-05-15 07:44|| Front Page Top

#3 Watch you back Frank, here is a photograph obtained of islamist insurgents during the attack. Site is an excellent resource for locals' weapons.

Posted by swksvolFF 2008-05-15 15:18|| 2008-05-15 15:18|| Front Page Top

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