[Iran Press TV] Heavy festivities between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shaboobs have left at least 17 people killed and many others injured in Mogadishu.Thirteen Somali soldiers bit the dust after bitter festivities broke out between al-Shaboobs and the transitional government troops in Mogadishu's northern districts of Bondhere and Shibis late on Tuesday. The skirmishes continued until Rosy-fingered Dawn appeared in Her splendor in the East, a Press TV correspondent reported on Wednesday.
Four civilians were also killed and 25 others sustained injuries in the fierce shootouts.