Al-Shabab says they will continue fighting till they take over the countr

MOGDISHU (Mareeg)—Al-shabab rebels who are fighting against the Somali government said Tuesday they will continue the fighting till they take over the whole country.

· on May 19 2009 02:31:27 · Read More · 30 Comments · 468 Reads ·

Somalia: Al-Shabab seizes another key town

MOGADISHU (Mareeg)—Al-Shabab militants have captured Mahaday, a key town about 23 km north of Jowhar, the regional capital of middle Shabelle Region, witnesses said on Monday.

· on May 18 2009 04:42:27 · Read More · 33 Comments · 435 Reads ·

Somali bloodbath enters second day

Heavy fighting between Al-Shabaab fighters and pro-government troops in the Somali capital has entered its second day as the civilian death toll reaches at least 74.

· on May 18 2009 04:40:54 · Read More · 36 Comments · 451 Reads ·

MSF forced to close a clinic due to heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia

MSF wants to remind all parties to respect medical facilities.
A new surge in fighting in Somalia’s war torn capital, Mogadishu, has led to many casualties and forced thousands to flee.

· on May 18 2009 04:37:58 · Read More · 32 Comments · 473 Reads ·

Somalia appeals for coastguard to curb piracy

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Somali officials appealed for international help to establish a properly equipped coastguard, saying it was the key to eradicating rampant piracy off its coast.

· on May 18 2009 04:36:33 · Read More · 28 Comments · 440 Reads ·

Somali militants capture key town

Hardline Islamist militants have captured a strategically important town north of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, eyewitnesses say.Members of al-Shabab, a group fighting government forces in Somalia, seized the town of Jowhar on Sunday morning.

· on May 17 2009 12:54:07 · Read More · 21 Comments · 407 Reads ·

Islamist leader says they will defend the government

MOGADISHU(Mareeg)—Sheik Yusuf Mohamed Siad Indho Ade, one of the Islamist leaders held a press conference in Mogadishu on Sunday and declared that his group will work and defend the Somali government.

· on May 17 2009 12:50:08 · Read More · 33 Comments · 514 Reads ·

Al-shabab sizes strategic town

MOGADISHU (Mareeg) – Al-shabab militants has captured Jawhar town 90 kilometers south of the Somali capital Mogadishu from pro government Islamists, witnesses said on Sunday.

· on May 17 2009 05:34:48 · Read More · 35 Comments · 549 Reads ·

Somali President Escapes Mortar Attack

Mogadishu, 17 May 2009 (Somalilandpress) - Somali President, Sh. Sharif Ahmed escaped a mortar attack in the capital city of Mogadishu today. The attack came while the President with some other officials visited the former School Policia to meet military commanders.

· on May 17 2009 05:18:49 · Read More · 27 Comments · 384 Reads ·

Fresh fighting breaks out near Somali capital

MOGADISHU (AFP) — Heavy fighting broke out Sunday between Somalia's radical Islamist rebels and pro-government militants in a town near the war-riven capital, officials and witnesses said.

· on May 17 2009 05:12:03 · Read More · 187 Reads ·

Fighting in central Somalia kills 68 since Friday

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Clashes between moderate Islamists and the hardline al Shabaab have killed 68 people in central Somalia and sent 3,300 others fleeing, pro-government forces and a rights group said on Sunday.

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