Wednesday, February 15, 2012

War And Conflict Returns To Somalia


Fresh Somalia Fighting Forces Thousands To Flee -- BBC

Thousands of internally displaced Somalis have been forced to flee again to avoid heavy fighting in the Afgoye corridor, just south of the capital.

A BBC correspondent says he saw hundreds of loaded lorries and small vehicles streaming into Mogadishu.

African Union forces say they launched a major assault on Wednesday on Afgoye, a stronghold of Islamic militants.

Up to 400,000 people live in the area - in sprawling roadside camps, amid unsanitary conditions and rife hunger.

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More News On Somalia

AU forces capture rebel strongholds near Somali capital -- Reuters
AU will extend offensive in Somalia -- Iol News
Peacekeepers open new front in Somalia -- UPI
AU troops attack Shebab positions in Mogadishu -- Afrcasia
Somalia: Government Claims Victory Over Mogadishu Battle -- allAfrica
Somalia: Amisom Moves Towards New Al-Shabab Strongholds -- AllAfrica
Government, Peacekeepers Clash With Rebels in Somalia -- Voice of America

Somali president asks for lifting of arms embargo week before international meeting on Somalia -- Washington Post/AP
Somali Government Calls For End to Arms Embargo -- Voice of America
Somalia Seeks Lifting of Arms Embargo -- Epoch Times
UN move to boost AU Somalia force seen by next week -- Reuters

Modest gains for Kenya offensive in Somalia -- News24
The Kenyan Military Intervention in Somalia -- International Crisis Group

Somalia reviewed ahead of London summit
-- UPI
52 Heads Of State To Attend International Conference On Somalia In London -- Leadership

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