Somalia: Islamists Capture Military Base Near Baidoa

1 December 2008

Islamic Courts Union (ICU) gunmen captured a key military base in the outskirts of Baidoa, 250km northwest of Mogadishu, Radio Garowe reported Monday.

Residents in Daynunay town said ICU fighters battled local militias who had set up illegal checkpoints and were reportedly collecting extortion fees from travelers.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.