Sunday, May 31, 2009

Somalia: Rival Islamists fight in Middle Shabelle Region

Two Islamist rivals have fought in Magurto village near Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region, officials said on Sunday.

Residents said the fighting started after allied al Shabaab and Hizbul Islam Insurgent groups launched heavy attack bases of the pro government Islamic Courts Union.

Moalim Dahir Adow Alasow, the leader of the Islamic Courts Union said that they have been attacked and defended al Shabaab and their allies.

No casualties have been reported yet as it difficult to get information from the fighting area.

The two sides have recently fought in the area and more people fled from the region in fear for further clashes between the two sides.

Source: Mareeg

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