Somali Civilian Deaths Continue to Rise
The United Nations refugee agency says that civilian deaths in the Somali conflict have reached "alarming levels," with at least 250 people killed and 400 wounded in the past two weeks.
African Union peacekeepers on patrol in Mogadishu:
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Somalia:
Attack on Mogadishu Airport Kills Peacekeepers, Civilians
UN News, 9 September 2010
The United Nations has voiced its strong condemnation after today's terrorist attack at the main airport in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which has killed two African peacekeepers… Read more »
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Somalia:
Civilian Deaths Reach 'Alarming' Levels, Says UN
UNIRIN, 9 September 2010
Clashes between Somali government forces and Al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu have reached "alarming levels", with at least 250 people killed and 400 wounded in the past two weeks,… Read more »
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Somalia:
Deadly Suicide Bomb Attack on Mogadishu Airport
Garowe Online, 9 September 2010
At least 25 people have been killed after a suicide car bomber exploded at the gate to Mogadishu's airport Thursday, where a high ranking international delegation was having talks… Read more »
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Somalia:
Corpses Litter Streets Amid Mogadishu Fighting
UNIRIN, 24 August 2010
Deadly clashes between Islamist insurgents and African Union-backed government forces cut off many parts of Mogadishu on 24 August, when dozens of people, including several MPs,… Read more »
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Somalia:
Al-Shabaab Kill Lawmakers in Hotel Raid
Garowe Online, 24 August 2010
Somalia's Al-Shabaab fighters stormed a hotel in Mogadishu 's government-controlled area, killing many people including lawmakers and officials, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »
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Somalia:
Clash in Mogadishu Leaves Many Dead
Shabelle, 23 August 2010
Heavy fighting between the rivals in the Somali capital Mogadishu has broken out in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 20 injuring 80 others on Monday. Read more »