Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
2 June 2011
Mogadishu — Early Thursday morning, heavy fighting between Somali army backed militarily by the African Union peacekeepers and Al shabaab movement commenced parts of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.
Residents said most of the fighting, which was very vehement, took place at Warshadaha Road, the vicinity of former Ministry of Defense in particular as well as parts of Hodan district.
Battle broke out after Al shabaab fighters launched premeditated offensive on Somali and AMISOM soldiers in those areas.
The two warring sides have used both heavy and light weapons as some of the exchanged landed far away from war zones.
At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more injured in the bombardments, according to witnesses.
No statements were immediately available from parts involved in Mogadishu conflict so far.
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