Somalia: Somali warlords battle Islamists
Source:
BBC Supporters of some militia leaders have clashed with an armed Islamist group. Their opponents say the Islamic courts are terrorising local people. A top cleric says fighting will continue until the other side surrenders.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4735614.stm
Submitted on Tue, 02/21/2006 - 01:00
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