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| At least 21 killed in Somalia violence |
| 2010-10-18 |
| [Iran Press TV] At least 21 people have been reportedly killed and more than 50 others injured in heavy clashes between al-Shaboobs and a rival group in central Somalia. The fighting broke out on Friday when heavily armed al-Shaboobs attacked the central town of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galgadud region 500 km north of Mogadishu, to force out pro-government Ahlu Sunnah Wal-Jama snuffys, who controlled the strategic town. Local residents say that more than 12 people have been killed in the fighting. Sheikh Abdullahi Abdirahman Abu Yussuf, a front man for Ahlu Sunnah Wal-Jama, confirmed the fighting but insisted that the town is still under their control. "The town is still under our hands, they (al-Shaboobs) attacked the town early this morning but we have repelled and inflicted heavy casualties," he said. Independent sources reported that armed al-Shaboobs who were earlier seen patrolling the streets have now vacated. The two groups have long history of animosity and the latest clashes are feared to ignite more violence in the central regions where they both have large military presence. In another incident, heavy clashes rocked central town of Adado near the border with Ethiopia, leaving 9 people dead from both sides. According to residents, forces of Evil loyal to Ahlu Sunnah Wal-Jama attacked the town which was the administrative capital of semi-autonomous region of Himin and Heeb in central Somalia. |
| Posted by:Fred |