Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
18 May 2011
Mogadishu — Bitter clashes between Somali government forces joined by African Union peacekeepers and Al shabaab on Wednesday left at least one person dead, witnesses said.
The fighting, which came on the heels of repeated Mogadishu clashes, has broke out in the districts of Hodan and Howlwadag, according to local residents.
At least 10 people have been injured during the confrontations rocked on Wednesday parts of Benadir region.
Witnesses said exchanged heavy shells have landed very far away from battles zones, particularly in a mosque in Bakaara market where some 9 people have been hurt.
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