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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2011 - 11:05:44 AM
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Somalia: Clashes kill 5 in Mogadishu


At least 5 civilians have been killed and 11 others injured in fighting between Somali government forces and insurgents in restive capital Mogadishu.
 
The fighting which continued for an hour erupted in Shibis district with both sides exchanging heavy gun fire.
 
“The fighting started in the later hours of yesterday (Monday) in Shibis where some residents have recently returned. The fight was heavy and I have seen 5 dead people and injuries of others,” said an eyewitness.
 
Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attacks and claimed to have seized positions, declining to give casualty figures on their side.
 
Somali government has not yet commented about the fighting.
 
The seaside restive capital has experienced years of deadly clashes between warring sides, displacing almost all the residents.

GAROWE ONLINE
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