[Iran Press TV] Heavy clashes between Somali government troops and al-Shabab fighters have left at least 15 people dead and 17 others wounded in Mogadishu.Twelve people -- mostly civilians -- lost their lives and 14 others suffered injuries in battles in which government troops backed by African Union peacekeepers gained control of Mogadishu's northern districts, which were previously controlled by al-Shabab fighters.
In addition, three al-Shabab fighters were killed and three others sustained serious injuries in an exchange of fire with Somali soldiers in the southern district of Daynile, the Press TV correspondent in Mogadishu reported.