Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
19 July 2011
Mogadishu — Somalia government forces on Tuesday morning clashed at Mogadishu’s Villa Somalia, where at least two soldiers were killed and several others injured.
A government military officer was among those killed in the brief armed confrontation, according to witnesses.
Some of the soldiers who have been involved in the clash were from Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed while the others were loyal to parliament speaker Sharif Hassab Sheikh Adam.
The clash flared up shortly after two soldiers disputed, witnesses said, adding that they could hear heavy and light weapons during the clash.
No comments were immediately available from government officials about the incident.
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