Pro-government militia regained control of Mogadishu's seaport

Originally published May 12, 2001

Pro-government militia regained control of Mogadishu's (Somalia) abandoned seaport today after 40 people were killed and 100 injured in a gun battle between the forces loyal to Hussein Aideed and pro-government gunmen normally in charge of the area, The New York Times reported today.

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