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| Local mission for assessing Mogadishu war casualties |
| 2007-04-09 |
| (SomaliNet) Hawiye clan elders opposing the transitional government today appointed a committee that will asses the casualties resulted from the fighting in the Somalia capital last week. 11 members of intellectuals and former army officers were designated for assessing and reporting of the loss brought by the four-day fighting in Mogadishu. Around 400 people have been killed in the recent MogadishuÂ’s clashes after the warring sides exchanged heavy weaponry which mainly hit populated areas. Meanwhile, a meeting, which was due be to held today by Ethiopians and Hawiye leaders was postponed to Tuesday. Many people in the Somalia capital eagerly await what will be the out of the coming round of talks between both sides fearing of possible resumption of war if the talks end in failure. |
| Posted by:Fred |