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Somalia, AU troops battle Al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu
30/03/2012
MOGADISHU(Mareeg)- Heavy fighting betweensomaliasoldores backed by African Union forces and Al-shabab has broken out in the capital after pro-government forces attacked militant positions, residents said on Friday.
Residents in Mogadishu’s northern districts of Denile, a frontline area said the battle sparked afterSomaliaand AMISOM forces conducted security operation at Al-shabab strongholds where both sides fought face-to-face for hours.
It was immediately unclear the exact casualties of the clashes, but some sources said there were several people injured in the combat.
Al-Shabab fledMogadishuin August in what its leaders called a tactical pullout. But the militants struck back last months and carried out many deadly attacks inMogadishu.
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Received on Fri Mar 30 2012 - 17:26:59 EDT
