2/23/2011 Mogadishu — Bitter fighting between Somali army backed by African peacekeeping mission AMISOM and Al shabaab broke out in the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials and witnesses said on Wednesday.
Officials said the fighting kicked off early Wednesday morning after more Burundian forces, which are part of AMISOM troops in Somalia, launched a huge offensive on former defense ministry where al Shabaab is based.
Afterwards, heavy confrontations erupted near the ministry building as the two sides are reported to have used both heavy and light weapons
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Heavy Fighting Breaks Out in New Mogadishu Areas
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