Friday, February 20, 2009

Civilian killed as Somali Islamists attack AU forces

Hardline Islamist militia attacked African Union forces in the Somali capital Friday, killing one civilian and wounding two others, witnesses said.

The fighters attacked the AU's Burundian troops base in southern Mogadishu, sparking an exchange of fire.

"Shebab fighters attacked our forces based in southern Mogadishu's Jale Siad military academy. There is no casualty on our side," a Burundian officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.

Local resident Abdullahi Sugow said: "One civilian was killed and two others were injured in our neighbourhood during the clashes."

The Somali capital has enjoyed a relative lull in violence following the election on January 31 of Islamist cleric Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as president.

Source: AFP

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