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2013-10-27 Africa Horn
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Ethiopia troops reach Gedo region for mediation
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 BELED HAWO, Somalia -- Ethiopian troops in armored fighting vehicles reached Gedo region town of Beled Hawo in the early hours of Saturday morning to resolve grudges between Somali government forces and pro-government militia of Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea , Garowe Online reports.
| "Don't make us come up there!" |
Witnesses reported that Ethiopian soldiers have made temporary positions on the outskirts of Beled Hawo where Ethiopian force commanders are discussing the Friday clashes between Somali government forces and Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea militia with the Somali Federal Government officials including Beled Hawo mayor and Somali National Army (SNA) commanders in the border region.
Independent sources in Beled Hawo confirmed to Garowe Online that Ethiopians requested to both sides to arrange ceasefire and proceed to holding negotiations over the matter with Mogadishu-based Federal Government and Ahlu Sunah representatives present.
| "Youse guys had better starting negotiating. Or else..." |
On Friday, Somali Federal Government forces and Ahlu Sunah militia clashed in Gedo regional district of Beled Hawo, leaving three fighters from the opposing sides dead according to the residents.
Wrangles over looming threats of instability in the town of Beled Hawo yesterday degenerated into deadly fighting, sources said.
Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea spokesman, Sheikh Mohamed Hussein Al Qaadi told the media that the clashes erupted between Ahlu Sunah militia backed by Somali government soldiers and illegal militiamen from Doolow district.
Beled Hawo witnesses grenade attacks which mainly targeted the Somali government officials. 
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Posted by Steve White 2013-10-27 00:00||
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