Forum Views ()
Forum Replies ()
Read more with google mobile :
Clashes kill at least 65 in Somalia in 3 days
| International
|
My Profile
Top News
Reuters top ten news stories delivered to your inbox each day.
Subscribe
You are here:
Home
>
News
>
International
>
Article
Home
Business & Finance
News
U.S.
Politics
International
Technology
Entertainment
Sports
Lifestyle
Oddly Enough
Health
Science
Special Coverage
Video
Pictures
Your View
The Great Debate
Blogs
Weather
Reader Feedback
Do More With Reuters
RSS
Widgets
Mobile
Podcasts
Newsletters
Your View
Make Reuters My Homepage
Partner Services
CareerBuilder
Affiliate Network
Professional Products
Support (Customer Zone)
Reuters Media
Financial Products
About Thomson Reuters
Clashes kill at least 65 in Somalia in 3 days
Sun May 10, 2009 9:36am EDT
Email | Print |
Share
| Reprints | Single Page
[-]
Text
[+]
By Abdi Sheikh
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Clashes between rival Islamist groups have killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 190 others in three days of battles in Somalia's capital, witnesses and hospital sources said on Sunday.
The Horn of Africa nation's interim government is struggling with a powerful insurgency in one of the world's most dangerous countries, where fighting since late 2006 has killed thousands and forced more than a million more from their homes.
Hundreds of Islamists loyal to the government and opposition al Shabaab militiamen fought with heavy machine guns and mortars in northern Mogadishu over the weekend. "We killed an uncountable number of government fighters and moderate Islamists. Their dead bodies lie in the streets," Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim Bilal, a senior al Shabaab official, told Reuters.
"Now north Mogadishu is under our control. We swept them from five key positions including Mogadishu football stadium."
Residents and hospital sources said 50 people had been killed in the fighting and 181 others wounded. At least 15 other people were killed and ten injured when a mortar struck a local mosque on Sunday, witnesses said.
"I can see 15 bodies of people killed after a mortar hit a mosque," witness Hassan Abdulle told Reuters by telephone. "They wanted to attend the afternoon prayers."
A local elder told Reuters that foreign fighters were taking part in the clashes. "We see long-bearded Arabs everywhere," Osman Ali said.
There was no independent confirmation of the presence of foreigners. Western security agencies have long feared that Somalia could become a haven for terrorists. The anarchic nation has been without effective central rule since 1991.
Two local reporters were wounded after a mortar struck a news conference, witnesses said.
International donors have pledged at least $213 million to help boost Somalia's security forces. President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed -- a former Islamist rebel -- is seen by many as the best hope in years for restoring stability.
Heavily armed pirates from Somalia have captured dozens of merchant ships off the coast, taking hundreds of hostages and making off with millions of dollars in ransoms.
(Additional reporting by Mohamed Ahmed and Ibrahim Mohamed; writing by Jack Kimball; editing by Philippa Fletcher)
© Thomson Reuters 2009 All rights reserved
Share:
Del.icio.us
Digg
Mixx
Yahoo!
Facebook
LinkedIn
Next Article:
Russia's Putin warns against arms race over N.Korea
Green Business
Reuters Green Business
Reuters introduces a new section dedicated to the emerging green technology sector, featuring five people to watch in the business of green and our global green portfolio. Full Coverage
More International News
Pakistanis flee offensive, Swat valley curfew eased
| Video
Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers trade blame for civilian deaths
NATO war games hinder U.S.-Russia ties: Putin
New flu kills U.S. man, spreads to Australia, Japan
| Video
South Africa's Zuma moves Manuel to powerful new role
| Video
More International News...
Featured Broker sponsored link
Editor's Choice
Slideshow
A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Slideshow
Most Popular on Reuters
Articles
Video
U.S. forces shoot Iraqi boy dead after grenade attack
KFC cancels free chicken deal after Oprah promo
Obama to hold town hall meeting on credit cards
Lost tourist search turns up seven corpses
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes: study
Washington man with swine flu dies: health dept
U.S. has more than 2,000 new flu cases: CDC
U.S. economic growth seen resuming in third quarter
Fed cut banks' deficits after negotiations: report
Obama does turn as comedian in chief
Most Popular Articles RSS Feed
Video
169m dollar lottery win
U.S. fire evacuees return
Zuma sworn in as SA president
Geithner: Economy in the balance
Medvedev marks year leading Russia
Costa Rica flu victim dies
New strain of flu in Japan and Oz
Obama walks tightrope on jobs
NASA's last mission to Hubble
Pakistan braced for refugee crisis
Most Popular Videos RSS Feed
The Great Debate
Iran sanctions and wishful thinking
Bernd Debusmann
The idea that sanctions will break the Iranian economy so badly that popular discontent will sweep away the leadership without a shot being fired is wishful thinking at its finest. Commentary
Follow Bernd Debusmann on Twitter
Reuters Deals
The global destination for corporate leaders, deal-makers and innovators
Knowledge to Act
Reuters.com:
Help and Contact Us |
Advertise With Us |
Mobile |
Newsletters |
RSS |
Interactive TV |
Labs |
Archive |
Site Index |
Video Index
Thomson Reuters Corporate:
Copyright |
Disclaimer |
Privacy |
Professional Products |
Professional Products Support |
About Thomson Reuters |
Careers
International Editions:
Africa |
Arabic |
Argentina |
Brazil |
Canada |
China |
France |
Germany |
India |
Italy |
Japan |
Latin America |
Mexico |
Russia |
Spain |
United Kingdom |
United States
Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests.
NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.
Other News on Sunday, 10 May 2009 Gunships and planes strike Pakistan Taliban in Swat
| International
|
U.S. forces shoot Iraqi boy dead after grenade attack
| International
|
Bomb blast kills 5 in southeast Turkey
| International
|
Guinea forces fire on rioters in capital
| International
|
Mali pursues al Qaeda suspects in north: source
| International
|
Bomb kills seven Afghan workers: police
Pakistanis flee Swat as offensive intensifies
| International
|
Critics warn US air strikes bolstering Taliban
Pope to visit site of Jesus' baptism in Jordan
| International
|
Zuma to announce South African cabinet on Sunday
| International
|
U.S. forces shoot Iraqi boy dead after grenade attack
Venezuela oil takeovers may leave 22,000 jobless
Iraqi leader calls for anti-corruption campaign
New flu kills U.S. man, spreads to Australia, Japan
| International
|
After stress tests, banks seek to shed US aid
Bomb blast kills 5 in southeast Turkey
Tycoon to continue Mia Farrow Darfur hunger strike
Pope in Israel seeks closer Jewish-Catholic bond
Argentina's Kirchner to run for Congress
| International
|
$70-80 good price for oil: French economy minister
Pope disappoints Muslim leaders
Fiat boss evokes 'difficult decisions' in Opel takeover
Turkey has no plans to abolish rural militia
Race for Iran presidency hots up
More Severe Weather Expected For Midwest
White House Aide Resigns Over New York Flyover Controversy
US terror suspects subjected to sleep deprivation
Most Santa Barbara Wildfire Evacuees Allowed To Return Home
Snake's Head Found In Side Order Of Veggies At TGI Fridays
Cleanup begins after Midwest storms killed 6
Body Found May Belong To Georgia Professor Wanted For Triple Homicide
Huge fire after Moscow gas pipeline blast
U.S. Air Traffic Control System Vulnerable To Attack, FAA Investigators Say
Cuban parliament president dismisses Obama
Boston Trolley Driver Texting Girlfriend When He Crashed Into Another Trolley
Small plane crashes in northern Nevada, 5 killed
Jury Acquits Mine Owner Of Knowingly Exposing Residents, Workers To Asbestos
Prof wanted in killings found dead in Ga. woods
Texas Couple Arrested For Shooting At Passing Vehicles, Wounding 4 People
NH toddler left alone on school bus for 45 minutes
Afghan President, U.S. Military Differ in Death Count From U.S. Air Strikes
RI gas explosion injures 6 firefighters, 1 officer
Wildfire evacuees longed for home, even the weeds
Cell phone ban may follow Mass. trolley crash
Japanese Prince Akishino off on European tour
Japan confirms fourth case of swine flu
Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
Swine flu death toll tops 50
From exile, Kadeer steps up Uighur cause
Navy sinks Tiger boats as S. Lanka troops advance
Yao to miss rest of NBA playoffs with broken foot
India's Rahul Gandhi: dynastic political heritage
Badminton Sudirman Cup all about second place
Japan minister defends stimulus spending package
Desperation in Pakistani hospitals, refugee camps
Talks between Diageo, United Spirits still on: report
Bangladesh growth seen at nearly 6 pct
Fido, frequent flier, gets his own airline
Do-it-yourself wine comes to Bordeaux country
Chance for Obama to jab at DC's establishment
Wounded soldier finishes London Marathon
Funny man Fallon a college graduate after 15 years
HBO series details Alzheimer's pain, progress
Indonesian president's party name election winner
Pro-cannabis protesters gather in Amsterdam
Indonesian president's party named election winner
Comedy not just a laughing matter, TV execs discover
Indonesia releases general elections results: report
`Star Trek' boldly goes to $31M at box office
First Asian tour group in post-Saddam Iraq
Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers trade blame for civilian deaths
| International
|
NATO war games hinder U.S.-Russia ties: Putin
| International
|
South Africa's Zuma moves Manuel to powerful new role
| International
|
Afghan students protest against civilian casualties
| International
|
Australian zoo evacuated after orangutan escape
Russia's Putin warns against arms race over N.Korea
| International
|
Georgia's Saakashvili to meet opposition
| International
|
Clashes kill at least 65 in Somalia in 3 days
| International
|
Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 36
Petraeus: Taliban threaten existence of Pakistan
Obama aide: Seems no one knows bin Laden's status
Jones: Airstrikes remain part of Afghan strategy
Syria criticizes renewal of US sanctions
Google prime target for regulators
Petraeus: al-Qaida not operating in Afghanistan
Upfront costs complicate Obama's health care plan
US-Russia relations hurt by NATO war games: Putin
Iran court hears appeal by jailed US reporter
Chadian troops 'have defeated rebel forces'
Obama the star at reporters' annual dinner
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
Credit crunch dulls glitz of Cannes festival
| Entertainment
|
Police: Boat sinks in Bangladesh
Pakistani civilians flee anti-Taliban offensive
Afghan double suicide attack kills, wounds 20
Sri Lankan doctor: Artillery kills 378 civilians
Afghanistan suicide bombs kill, wound at least 20
Nepal president appeals for majority govt
Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 36
Kuwait, China sign energy and other agreements
Pakistanis flee Swat as fighting escalates
New Zealand house prices weaken further in April
Sri Lanka official: Artillery kills 257 civilians
Russia to sign nuclear pact with Japan: reports
Luxury brands look to China amid global crisis
SKorea to set up resources development fund
Coming soon! Cannes' battle of the movie giants
Did France's 'New Wave' shoot its cinema?
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Credit crunch dulls glitz of Cannes festival
Arab and Jew to sing for peace at Eurovision
East Germany comes alive for kids at Berlin show
VH1, Logo among winners at GLAAD Media Awards
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights