Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
27 May 2011
Mogadishu — Heavy battle between Somali army supported militarily African Union peacekeepers and Al shabaab on Thursday night broke out in northern part of Mogadishu, according to local residents.
The fighting erupted after Al shabaab, which US alleges to be al Qaeda’s proxy in the horn of Africa nation, have launched the northern districts of Bondhere and Abdul-aziz.
Heavy crackling machine gun fire and artillery bombardments could be heard in many parts of Mogadishu neighborhoods.
At least one person was confirmed dead and two others injured during the Thursday night combat.
No comments from Somali government or Al shabaab were immediately available so far.
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