(SomaliNet) The Islamic Courts Union fighters have taken full control of Idale town near Baidoa city later today after they defeated the rival Ethiopian troops as independent journalists at scene confirmed. Sources say that the Islamists pushed the Ethiopians back after several hours of gun battle, which caused casualties on both sides. The Ethiopians retreated back. A team of journalists who later today reached Idale town, the zone of todayÂ’s clashes reported that they have seen and taken photo shots of dozens of dead Ethiopian soldiers laid on ground.
Islamic officials here in Mogadishu claimed that their fighters are advancing towards Baidoa city and captured the main defense lines of Ethiopians troops. The government officials in Baidoa denied the Islamist claim as rumor and cheap propaganda.
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