violence in Mogadishu

Up to 90,000 displaced in deadly Mogadishu clashes

Dinka — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:51:45 -0500

The United Nations say up to 90,000 civilians were displaced in the Somali capital in three days of fighting, as aid groups warned that catastrophe was unfolding in the shattered nation.

Eight killed in Somali violence

Dinka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:38:09 -0500

As Somalia’s prime minister was fighting for his job Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote scheduled for later this week, at least eight were killed in fresh violence.

Somalis Continue to Flee Violence in Mogadishu

Dinka — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:58:45 -0500

The U.N. refugee agency says it has begun distributing much-needed relief supplies for some 24,000 people in the Somali town of Afgooye, 30 kilometers west of the capital Mogadishu. The UNHCR reports families are still fleeing Mogadishu every day due to an increase in violence.

Explosion Rocks Somali Capital

Dinka — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:13 -0500

Authorities in Somalia say a roadside bomb blast has rocked the capital, Mogadishu. Authorities say the bomb was intended for a military convoy passing through northern Mogadishu Monday. Some reports say two children were killed in the attack. Other sources say the victims were wounded.

Somali Peace Conference Delayed One Month

Dinka — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:07:09 -0500

For the third time in three months, organizers of Somalia's national reconciliation conference, due to begin this week in the capital, have postponed the talks. As VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu reports from Mogadishu, Somalis had widely expected another delay.

AU Troops Patrol War-Torn Mogadishu Streets

Dinka — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:50:35 -0500

African Union peacekeepers have begun patrolling the battered streets of the Somali capital of Mogadishu, days after the government declared victory over Islamic insurgents. About 1,600 Ugandan troops began roaming the streets of Mogadishu on Tuesday as thousands of residents began streaming back into the city.

Latest Somalia Fighting Raises Concerns Over Future Stability

Dinka — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:08:14 -0500

Somalia's Prime Minister, Ali Mohamed Gedi, is claiming victory over Islamic insurgents in Mogadishu, and he says fighting in the Somali capital is almost over. But the latest round of clashes raises concerns about future stability in Somalia and has led to calls on the transitional government to reach out to dissident elements. VOA's Bill Rodgers reports.

At Least 10 Dead in Renewed Mogadishu Violence

Dinka — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:54:59 -0500

Witnesses in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, say renewed fighting between Ethiopian troops and Somali insurgents has left at least 10 people dead and at least 20 injured. Residents say the fighting broke out late Tuesday in the Al Kamin neighborhood of southern Mogadishu.

New Estimate Says 100,000 Have Fled Mogadishu

Dinka — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:23:57 -0500

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - or OCHA - says it's extremely alarmed about deteriorating conditions for civilians in Mogadishu.

Somali Capital Endures Third Straight Day of Fighting

Dinka — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:37:52 -0500

A third day of of fighting has broken out in Somalia's capital between Islamic insurgents and government forces backed by Ethiopian troops. Heavy weapons fire was heard Saturday in Mogadishu.

Bomb Blast Kills Seven In Latest Somalia Violence

Dinka — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:57:47 -0500