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| Somali fighters vow Ramadan attacks | ||
| 2008-09-04 | ||
Somali fighters have vowed to intensify their attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as residents of Mogadishu, the capital, took shelter from mortar fire.
Abdirahin Issa Adow, a spokesman for the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) fighters, said the rebels had "decided to redouble attacks against the Ethiopians and their stooges during the holy month of Ramadan", which began on Monday. He said the Ramadan attacks do not violate the Quran because his fighters are battling "enemies of Allah".
Mohmoud Dhere, a military spokesman, declined to comment on Wednesday's casualties, but criticised the insurgents for "destabilising the country". Residents flee It appeared to be the most sustained fighting in Mogadishu since August 21, when four hours of fighting outside the presidential palace killed 12 people. Some residents fled their homes to other parts of the capital, carrying their belongings. As fighting continued in the capital, pirates seized a French sailing yacht off Somalia's northern coast. The French foreign ministry said two French nationals were aboard the yacht that was seized in the Gulf of Aden, where hijackings of vessels have increased in recent months. | ||
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 ...but criticised the insurgents for "destabilising the country". He is talking about Somalia, right? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-09-04 10:20 |