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Clashes leave 26 dead in SW Somalia

Tue, 03 May 2011 07:48:56 GMT

At least twenty-six people have been killed after bitter clashes broke out between government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama militiamen and al-Shabab fighters in southwestern Somalia.

• Somali pirates seize Singaporean tanker
• US Senators on surprise visit to Somalia
• 10 al-Shabab fighters killed in clashes
• Somali pirates free Panama-flagged ship
• Somali clashes leave 35 dead
• 10 Somali soldiers killed in ambush
• 2 dead as TFG forces clash in Mogadishu
• NATO fires on Iranian fishermen

Somalia

Somali pirates seize Singaporean tanker

Mon, 02 May 2011 04:31:27 GMT

A Singaporean shipper says Somali pirates are believed to have hijacked a chemical tanker and its 25-member crew off the coast of Kenya.

US Senators on surprise visit to Somalia

Sun, 01 May 2011 03:57:33 GMT

A US Senate delegation has arrived in the autonomous region of Puntland in northeastern Somalia in a surprise visit to the conflict-plague nation.

10 al-Shabab fighters killed in clashes

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:17:44 GMT

Fierce fighting has broken out between armed militants and al-Shabab fighters in Haiiran region in Somalia, leaving several al-Shabab fighters dead.

Somali pirates free Panama-flagged ship

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:20:16 GMT

After four months of captivity, the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Renuar has been released by the Somali pirates, the European Union's Naval Force says.

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Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:56:02 GMT

Somali clashes leave 35 dead

At least 35 Somali troops and government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama militiamen have been killed in fierce clashes with al-Shabab fighters southwest of the country.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:22:17 GMT

10 Somali soldiers killed in ambush

At least 10 government soldiers have been killed after al-Shabab fighters ambushed the transitional government troops in southern part of Somalia.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:45:03 GMT

2 dead as TFG forces clash in Mogadishu

At least two Somali government soldiers have been killed and five others wounded after bitter clashes broke out among the transitional government troops in south Mogadishu.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:19:46 GMT

NATO fires on Iranian fishermen

Iranian fishermen have narrowly escaped a NATO anti-piracy mission's strike on fishing boats in Somali waters near the coastal city of Hobyo.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:31:30 GMT

Al-Shabab retakes central Somalia town

Al-Shabab fighters have recaptured a strategic town in central Somalia from the government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama militia.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:05:32 GMT

54 die in battle for Mogadishu

At least 54 people have been killed in heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:02:10 GMT

Mubarak has heart attack

Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has had a heart attack during questioning by anti-corruption authorities about charges of graft and abuse of power, according to Egyptian state television.

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:44:41 GMT

'US runs crackdown on Bahrainis'

Bahraini protesters take their demonstrations to the US embassy for its role in the political, military, and economic suppression of the nation.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:29:17 GMT

South Somalia clashes leave 24 dead

Clashes between government soldiers backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 24 people dead in southern part of Somalia.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:54:19 GMT

Somali pirates hijack Iran-bound ship

Somali pirates have hijacked an Italian ship with 21 crew members off the coast of Oman in Indian Ocean waters, the European Union's Naval Force says.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:44:01 GMT

Somali pirates hijack South Korean ship

Somali pirates have hijacked a South Korean-owned container ship with 20 crew members onboard in waters off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:57:15 GMT

Skirmishes leave 12 dead in Mogadishu

Heavy clashes between al-Shabab fighters and Somali government troops backed by African Union forces have resulted in the deaths of 12 people in the capital Mogadishu.

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:56:23 GMT

Dud shells threaten Somali hospital

The largest healthcare facility in the Somali capital Mogadishu is in serious danger since shells that hit it several days ago have still not been defused.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:14:46 GMT

Somali fighters shoot dead 6 politicians

Al-Shabab fighters have killed at least six politicians in Somalia's strategic southern town of Kismayo, after accusing the victims of espionage activities.

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:42:17 GMT

Somali govt. rejects calls for ouster

Somalia's transitional government has rejected demands calling for the dismissal of the current leadership to prepare the ground for new elections.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:46 GMT

Somali clashes leave 13 soldiers dead

At least 13 Somali soldiers have been killed after clashes broke out between al-Shabab fighters and the transitional government troops in the capital Mogadishu.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:34:16 GMT

Clashes kill 15 people in Mogadishu

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have resulted in the deaths of 15 people in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:37:07 GMT

Somali pirates release Greek oil tanker

Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned crude oil tanker they had hijacked two months ago off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:31:44 GMT

28 die in central Somalia clashes

Clashes between Somali government soldiers and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 28 people dead and many others injured in central Somalia.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:11:24 GMT

Somali pirates hijack German cargo ship

Somali pirates have hijacked a German-owned bulk carrier with a crew of ten sailors onboard off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:16:48 GMT

68 die in battle for Mogadishu

At least 68 people have been killed in Somalia in clashes between government forces and African Union troops backing them and al-Shabab fighters.

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:48:04 GMT

20 hurt in Somaliland grenade attack

At least 20 people have been wounded after an unknown attacker hurled a grenade at a crowded market in the capital of the self-declared republic of Somaliland.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:13:51 GMT

178 killed in Somalia clashes

At least 178 people, including 57 civilians, have been killed and several others injured in clashes between government forces and al-Shabab fighters in Somalia.

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:07:38 GMT

Blast kills four soldiers in Somalia

At least four soldiers have been killed and a dozen others left wounded in an explosion in Somalia near the capital Mogadishu.

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:55:41 GMT

Clashes kill 38 people in Mogadishu

At least 38 people have been killed during heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:47:50 GMT

Bloody clashes kill over 150 in Somalia

At least 152 people have been killed during heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:09:13 GMT

29 people die in battle for Mogadishu

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have resulted in the deaths of 29 people in Mogadishu.

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:38:47 GMT

Clashes leave 12 dead in Mogadishu

At least 12 civilians have been killed during clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:39:44 GMT

Scores killed in fresh Somali clashes

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have resulted in the death of 61 people in capital Mogadishu.

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:46:31 GMT

11 soldiers killed in Somalia blasts

At least eleven soldiers have been killed and dozens injured in two heavy land mine explosions that rocked a district north of the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:06:20 GMT

Clashes leave over 30 dead in Mogadishu

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have resulted in the deaths of at least 39 people in Mogadishu.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:27:55 GMT

42 die in southern Somalia clashes

At least 42 people have been killed in fresh clashes between pro-government forces and al-Shabab fighters over the control of a border town in southern Somalia.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:11:45 GMT

Somali shelling kills 24

At least 24 Somalis have been killed in capital Mogadishu, following the African Union peacekeeping forces' heavy shelling of residential areas in the northern district of the city.

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:31:04 GMT

28 civilians die in battle for Mogadishu

Intense clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu have left 28 civilians dead.

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:18:34 GMT

29 die in southern Somalia clashes

Fighting between Sufi factions in southern Somalia has claimed the lives of 29 Sufis and injured 50 others in the city of Luuq in the Gedo region.

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:07:41 GMT

4 Somali soldiers killed in Mogadishu

Unidentified gunmen have killed four Somali soldiers and injured seven civilians in the Yaaqshiid district of the Somali capital Mogadishu.

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:52:17 GMT

Somali pirates hijack Indonesian ship

Somali pirates have hijacked an Indonesian-flagged ship with 20 crew onboard in the Gulf of Aden, the European Union anti-piracy mission says.

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:49:33 GMT

Somalia clashes leave 13 dead

Fresh clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union (AU) forces and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 13 people dead in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:50:00 GMT

Al-Shabab retakes south Somalia town

Al-Shabab fighters have recaptured a frontier town in southern Somalia from the government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a militiamen.

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:16:35 GMT

Fresh Somali clashes leave 25 dead

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have resulted in the death of 25 people in Mogadishu.

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:20:08 GMT

Clashes kill over 60 in southern Somalia

Clashes between government soldiers backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have left over 60 people dead in southern Somalia.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:17:11 GMT

Indian Navy captures 61 Somali pirates

The Indian Navy says it has attacked a ship hijacked by Somali pirates in waters off the coast of Somalia, rescuing 13 crew members and detaining 61 pirates.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:26:52 GMT

23 killed in fresh clashes in Somalia

At least 23 people have been killed and several others injured in clashes between Somali fighters and government troops over a strategic town north of the capital, Mogadishu.

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:26:27 GMT

44 killed in clashes in southern Somalia

Clashes between the Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a group, which is allied with the government, and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 44 people dead in southern Somalia.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:45:57 GMT

20 killed, 40 injured in Somalia clashes

The latest round of fighting for control of Somalia has left at least 20 people dead and 40 injured.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:27:37 GMT

Clashes kill 51 in Somalia's capital

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have killed 51 people in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:59:04 GMT

Mine blast kills 5 soldiers in Mogadishu

At least five Somali government soldiers have been killed and four others gravely injured by a land mine explosion targeting a military base in Mogadishu.

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:31:09 GMT

Clashes kill 10 in Somali capital

A fresh round of clashes have rocked Somalia's restive capital Mogadishu, leaving at least ten civilians dead and more than a dozen others injured, witnesses say.

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:45:06 GMT

2 Somali towns captured from al-Shabab

The Somali government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a militia backed by Ethiopian forces has managed to capture two more frontier towns from al-Shabab fighters.

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:59:16 GMT

70 die in Mogadishu car bombing: report

At least 70 Somali troops have been killed by two car bombs that detonated near two government security installations in the capital, according to a report.

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:39:13 GMT

28 civilians killed in Somalia violence

At least 28 people have been killed and 34 others injured in clashes between al-Shabab fighters and African Union (AU) troops in war-torn Somalia.

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:10:26 GMT

Somali clashes leave 82 AU troops dead

Somali officials say over 80 African Union (AU) peace keeping troops have been killed by anti-government forces in the country's troubled capital, Mogadishu.

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:36:33 GMT

Clashes kill 20 in southern Somalia

Clashes between government soldiers backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 20 people dead in southern part of Somalia.

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:34:43 GMT

Somaliland clashes leave 123 dead

At least 123 people have been killed after troops from the self-declared republic of Somaliland attacked and opened fire on local clan militia in the Buhodle district.

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:30:17 GMT

Somali pirates kidnap Danish family

Somali pirates have kidnapped a Danish family of five, including three children, as they were sailing their yacht around the Indian Ocean.

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:58:15 GMT

Skirmishes leave 6 dead in Somalia

Heavy clashes between Somali government troops backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 6 people killed and many others injured in capital Mogadishu.

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:10:40 GMT

Dozens killed in fierce Somalia fighting

At least 24 people have been killed and 15 injured in violent clashes between Somali government troops and al-Shabab fighters south of the capital Mogadishu, witnesses say.

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:41:22 GMT

Over 70 killed in Somalia clashes

Clashes between government soldiers backed by African Union forces and al-Shabab fighters have left more than 70 people dead in different parts of war-torn Somalia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:14:39 GMT

20 die in battle for Mogadishu

The latest round of fighting for control of neighborhoods in the Somali capital Mogadishu has left at least twenty people dead.

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:01:51 GMT

Iranian tanker escapes pirate attack

An Iranian oil tanker has escaped an attack by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden after fire from Iranian Navy ships forced the sea bandits to flee the scene.

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