|
23 persons killed, 19 wounded in Somalia
Somalia, Politics, 1/7/1999
Some 23 persons were killed and another 19 reported to be wounded in fierce battles that took place on Wednesday in Kesmayu city, southern Somalia. Local citizens said the dead include six civilians.
The two warring sides are the Marihan tribe which rallied with the Somali National Front and the Majirtin tribe led by Lt. Gen. Muhammad Saeed Hercy.
Kesmayu is under the control of Majirtin tribe, whereas forces of the Somali National Front had withdrawn from the city to their central headquarters outside Kesmayu.
Previous Stories:
Two humanitarian organization workers killed in Somalia
(1/6/1999)
Somali opposition factions oppose Cairo agreement
(1/2/1999)
Please add a link on your webiste pointing to ArabicNews.com and bookmark ArabicNews.com & subscribe to our daily email news bulletin.
|
Advertise on ArabicNews.com. MyFlowers.com sold more than $2700 of flowers in one month advertising on ArabicNews.com! Make your company, and products a success. Special rate for new and small business. Inquire!Advertising Info
|
