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2006-12-24 Africa Horn

Somalia: Buurhakaba wokeup sunday morning with the sound of artillery shells

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Posted by Fred 2006-12-24 00:06|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

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|| 2006-12-24 01:26|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2006-12-24 11:39|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2006-12-24 18:01|| Front Page Top

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