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Africa Horn
Somalia: Buurhakaba wokeup sunday morning with the sound of artillery shells
2006-12-24
(SomaliNet) Buurhakaba residents woke up Sunday morning with the sound of artillery shells being exchanged by the Islamic Courts and the federal government supported Ethiopian army. The shelling started around five am Sunday, Somalia time.

A resident in Burhakaba told SomaliNet that both sides are exchanging very loud and deafening shells. She said the incoming shells are much lauder than the previous days suggesting either the government side is using longer range artillery pieces or they are coming closer to Buurhakaba area. It is still too early and neither side has commented on today's fight yet. We'll keep you updated as more news comes in.
Posted by:Fred

#3  Thanks for the map...the southern city of Kaambooni looks like a great low cost ocean view vacation site! I'll check with my travel agent.
Posted by: Phineter Thraviger   2006-12-24 18:01  

#2  She said the incoming shells are much louder than the previous days suggesting either the government side is using longer range artillery pieces or they are coming closer to Buurhakaba area.

Either of which is good news. Let's hope the Ethiopians have advanced spotters. Maybe advanced spotting technology. Maybe even some spotters who Gen. Franks remembers on a first name basis.
Posted by: Jomoting Elmique6652   2006-12-24 11:39  

#1  

looks WNW of Mogadishu and just ESE of Baidoa where the Islamic Courts tried attacking a few days ago.


Posted by: 3dc   2006-12-24 01:26  

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