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Somalia - At least 12 dead in Mogadishu Market shelling
A civilian is carried by his relatives to Madina hospital after a mortar shell exploded killing several people in Bakara market Mogadishu, Somalia Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Mortars slammed into the biggest market in Mogadishu on Thursday, killing at least 12 people hours after a government official said radical Muslims had regrouped and were poised to launch a massive attack. More than 40 people were wounded in the attack on the Somali capital and the death toll was expected to rise. AP Photo
Somalia - At least 12 dead in Mogadishu shelling
Staff and agencies
13 December, 2007
By SALAD DUHUL, Associated Press Writer
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Mortars slammed into the biggest market in Mogadishu on Thursday, killing at least 12 people hours after a government official warned radical Muslims had regrouped and were poised to launch a massive attack.
"I saw so many dead people lying on the road, I couldn‘t even look at them. I was so scared for my life," said Salah Garweyne, a Mogadishu resident.
Before the attack, Sheik Qasim Ibrahim Nur, director of security at the National Security Ministry, said the government has "no power to resist the Islamists" and was failing to control most of the country.
Nur appealed for international support, saying the Islamists "are everywhere."
The comments — a rare acknowledgment by the government that its control is tenuous at best — come amid increasing signs that the Council of Islamic Courts is again gaining power in this Horn of Africa nation.
Ethiopian officials were not immediately available for comment Thursday.
Somalia has not had a functioning government since warlords overthrew a dictator in 1991, and then turned on one another. The current government, led by President Abdullahi Yusuf, was formed in 2004 with the support of the U.N., but has struggled to assert any real control.
Associated Press Writers Mohamed Olad Hassan in Mogadishu and Elizabeth A. Kennedy in Nairobi, Kenya, contributed to this report
21 comments
Comment from: Boru Tola [Visitor]
Just like the era of Yahanese
ended in fighting in a neighbouring country, for the time's great power, TPLF's dictatorial government will probably face the same chance in Somalia. The funny thing is both fight a brotherly neighbouring country for some distant boss just to harvest their fall. History repeats itself.
ended in fighting in a neighbouring country, for the time's great power, TPLF's dictatorial government will probably face the same chance in Somalia. The funny thing is both fight a brotherly neighbouring country for some distant boss just to harvest their fall. History repeats itself.
12/13/07 @ 10:55
Comment from: debebe [Visitor]
The Tplf/Eprdf regime must pull its troops out of Somalia and let the Somalis settle thier difference on thier own. The Tplf army in Somalia is part of the problem and not the solution. Many analysts have already said that. Now the so called TFG which is a collection of former bloody war lords seems to accept the truth that it doesn't have any control in Somalia. Sorry for the innocent civilians who are paying by blood for the mis-adventure by Tplf.
12/13/07 @ 10:59
Comment from: ETHIOPIAN [Visitor]
Somalians are backward people.
We have to remove our troop and let them kill eachother.
Meles Zenawi let them kill eachother - who care!!
12/13/07 @ 11:20
Comment from: Amsterdamer [Visitor]
We are in Somalia not for somalian's but mainly for our national security. It is sad civilian's are heart by the coward jihadists but we must stay there till we get rid of the sahabia terrorist is-ass.
12/13/07 @ 11:49
Comment from: Amsterdamer [Visitor]
We are in Somalia not for somalian's but mainly for our national security. It is sad civilian's are heart by the coward jihadists but we must stay there till we get rid of the sahabia terrorist is-ass.
12/13/07 @ 11:50
Comment from: Death to Weyane [Visitor]
Tyrant Tigray Weyane called for this massacre 'picnic'.
Hey ETHIOPIAN[Visitor], 'Somalians are backward people.' I don't think they are but Ethiopian. These guys just said you Ethiopian don't need your help and we can help ourselves, just leave our country. Let us get help from Somalian to become free from the Tigray Weyane regime, do you like it? I don't think so. Weyane is a slave of the USA! Hopefully when Isayas come from the north to defeat the weyane junta then Somalia will be free too!
Hey ETHIOPIAN[Visitor], 'Somalians are backward people.' I don't think they are but Ethiopian. These guys just said you Ethiopian don't need your help and we can help ourselves, just leave our country. Let us get help from Somalian to become free from the Tigray Weyane regime, do you like it? I don't think so. Weyane is a slave of the USA! Hopefully when Isayas come from the north to defeat the weyane junta then Somalia will be free too!
12/13/07 @ 11:55
Comment from: Death to Weyane [Visitor]
Who is supported the invasion of Somalia by the Weyane gangsters?
1. The USA
2. someone from Tigray.
3. someone who is retarded
most of the Tigray people don't know nothing whatever their weyane leader said is correct for them, for example Z-Mike, AGAM, Amsterdamer, Yeha,....
1. The USA
2. someone from Tigray.
3. someone who is retarded
most of the Tigray people don't know nothing whatever their weyane leader said is correct for them, for example Z-Mike, AGAM, Amsterdamer, Yeha,....
12/13/07 @ 12:01
Comment from: Amsterdamer [Visitor]
Death to Woyane,
Nope u wrong …un like u a shabia parrot . We don’t follow woyane blindly. Let me give you an example… I do support EPRDF as a party for a lot of issues,… but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya. The heroic EDF generals can't wait to kick you’re a*** and bring our belongings back. while he is being very passive to shabia cowards.
He also made a lot of mistakes regarding Assab, Algeris agreement etc….
As a matter of fact he is the only reason for your still breathing. However, I don’t think he can hold on that attitude much longer otherwise he will be forced to leave the office…...
so time is up, little boy…
stay tuned….
Nope u wrong …un like u a shabia parrot . We don’t follow woyane blindly. Let me give you an example… I do support EPRDF as a party for a lot of issues,… but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya. The heroic EDF generals can't wait to kick you’re a*** and bring our belongings back. while he is being very passive to shabia cowards.
He also made a lot of mistakes regarding Assab, Algeris agreement etc….
As a matter of fact he is the only reason for your still breathing. However, I don’t think he can hold on that attitude much longer otherwise he will be forced to leave the office…...
so time is up, little boy…
stay tuned….
12/13/07 @ 12:18
Comment from: Death to Weyane [Visitor]
Hey Amsterdamer, that is a good comments. But regarding to Eritrean Assab you better wake up from your dream. You better dream to get Somalian port, I think that is easier to get it.
12/13/07 @ 12:25
Comment from: Felasfaw [Visitor]
The Meles regime has a bood in its hands: Ethiopian blood during 2005 election; Eritrean blood in Badme; Somale Blood in Mogadishou; Ormoro blood in Ormoia; as well Ogadeni and Onwuka ethinic blood. And like thoso who had Jesus's blood in their hand, Meles and his cohorst will perish very soon...
GF
GF
12/13/07 @ 12:26
Comment from: Giyorgis [Visitor]
What I am about to say is poltically incorrect, but it is the way I feel!
Ethiopia should not try to be the United States of Africa.If we are that scared that Somalian radicals are a threat to our security, let's do something U.S. HAS NOT DONE.Let's do an agressive sweep of Somalia and take out all the Islamic Courts radicals. No prisoners, just wipe out whatever area they are hiding in. Hunt them down. Let them know we mean business. The rules of engagement allow radicals and terrrorists to hunt us down and shoot us when we are not allowed to pursue them.If we must be in Somalia, let's stop acting like "Black Hawk Down". Let everyone know we mean business. Find Aweys and shoo him onsight. Take out anybody that would dare to kick the corpse of an Ethiopian soldier in public eye. Does this seem brutal? Brutality is the only thing terrorists understand. If Ethiopia cannot fight on this level, they should go home and leave the bad guys alone. Why should Ethiopians spill their blood for a losing battle? There is nothing beautiful about war!
Ethiopia should not try to be the United States of Africa.If we are that scared that Somalian radicals are a threat to our security, let's do something U.S. HAS NOT DONE.Let's do an agressive sweep of Somalia and take out all the Islamic Courts radicals. No prisoners, just wipe out whatever area they are hiding in. Hunt them down. Let them know we mean business. The rules of engagement allow radicals and terrrorists to hunt us down and shoot us when we are not allowed to pursue them.If we must be in Somalia, let's stop acting like "Black Hawk Down". Let everyone know we mean business. Find Aweys and shoo him onsight. Take out anybody that would dare to kick the corpse of an Ethiopian soldier in public eye. Does this seem brutal? Brutality is the only thing terrorists understand. If Ethiopia cannot fight on this level, they should go home and leave the bad guys alone. Why should Ethiopians spill their blood for a losing battle? There is nothing beautiful about war!
12/13/07 @ 13:08
Comment from: great somalia [Visitor]
you guys only talk the talk but do not walk the walk kill them suck their dig or that sort talk can help you false ethipian troops are in somalia you do not tell them what to do couse they are doing what you all saying the thing is they can win couse somalis are not soft made peoble they feight even though they do not have tanks and big guns and have been feigting for 17 years .havin been said that you all know 77 -78 war if not cuba and USSR we would not have this setution to day do not forget somalis would not forget and forgive this in the future ,,,,,,,,,
12/13/07 @ 18:41
Comment from: price [Visitor]
Definately heavy price will be paid by Ethiopia. Never dream you will not pay the price. It will be a very sour and bitter price to swallow.
If Somalis put their peaces together, the next step will be touch down on Addis. You will say you are 70M. But it is 70M that is glued together that is waiting for a chance to disintegrate. History is in the making. God is never with those who kill the innocent. Be careful Meles.
If Somalis put their peaces together, the next step will be touch down on Addis. You will say you are 70M. But it is 70M that is glued together that is waiting for a chance to disintegrate. History is in the making. God is never with those who kill the innocent. Be careful Meles.
12/13/07 @ 23:05
Comment from: yahye [Visitor]
""About 80 percent of Somalia is not safe and is not under control of the government," Nur told the AP. "Islamists are planning to launch a massive attack against the (government) and its allied troops. AP"
source: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gKQ6Hm0yuq8jNqzJY4rRkn0qzwhQD8TGOSH00
Thats the un-cut version of AP. The same is reported by every major international news outlet. 80% is not under the control of Woyanne cowards and their small Somali collaborators but under the resistance forces. As I said many times, the Woyanne cowards hide in few places coming under fire every minute of the day.
"Somalians are backward people. We have to remove our troop and let them kill eachother. Meles Zenawi let them kill eachother - who care!!"
You have now clue kid. Somalia was in peace for the first time in 17 years thanks to the ISLAMIC COURTS UNION. The Woyanne thugs working on behalf of the Americans ended the peace.
"We are in Somalia not for somalian's but mainly for our national security."
ICU, the product of 17 years of no government was not a threat to Ethiopia. This adventure was the interest of Woyanne criminals hoping by prostituting for the Americans will help them stay power in Ethiopia with the help of America.
"Let's do an agressive sweep of Somalia and take out all the Islamic Courts radicals."Ok Rambo. Maybe your superb thinking is what Woyanne mafias need at this time.
source: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gKQ6Hm0yuq8jNqzJY4rRkn0qzwhQD8TGOSH00Thats the un-cut version of AP. The same is reported by every major international news outlet. 80% is not under the control of Woyanne cowards and their small Somali collaborators but under the resistance forces. As I said many times, the Woyanne cowards hide in few places coming under fire every minute of the day.
"Somalians are backward people. We have to remove our troop and let them kill eachother.
Meles Zenawi let them kill eachother - who care!!"You have now clue kid. Somalia was in peace for the first time in 17 years thanks to the ISLAMIC COURTS UNION. The Woyanne thugs working on behalf of the Americans ended the peace.
"We are in Somalia not for somalian's but mainly for our national security."
ICU, the product of 17 years of no government was not a threat to Ethiopia. This adventure was the interest of Woyanne criminals hoping by prostituting for the Americans will help them stay power in Ethiopia with the help of America.
"Let's do an agressive sweep of Somalia and take out all the Islamic Courts radicals."
Ok Rambo. Maybe your superb thinking is what Woyanne mafias need at this time.
12/13/07 @ 23:26
Comment from: Z-Mike [Visitor]
well that would be 12 less jihadst to deal with If Somalians need our help they better rise up and work with our troops or esle...
If Somalians need our help they better rise up and work with our troops or esle...
12/13/07 @ 23:34
Comment from: yeEthiopia Lij [Visitor]
Amsterdam
"but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya"
He must Go. And you will see it what happen to Asseb.
ETHIOPIA Lezelalem Tinoralech!
"but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya"
He must Go. And you will see it what happen to Asseb.
ETHIOPIA Lezelalem Tinoralech!
12/14/07 @ 05:05
Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]
time, we leave somalia. Safe return to our soldiers.
This is a never ending war. UN, AU should take up Ethiopia's place. Ethiopia must work hard internationally to be substituted by other forces. I don't like our soldiers going in Darfur.
Peace on the horn
This is a never ending war. UN, AU should take up Ethiopia's place. Ethiopia must work hard internationally to be substituted by other forces. I don't like our soldiers going in Darfur.
Peace on the horn
12/14/07 @ 07:40
Comment from: Ted [Visitor]
Ethiopian government adviser Berekat Simon said the insurgents had been severely weakened, so Ethiopia had no need to target markets.
what a Joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what a Joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/14/07 @ 09:31
Comment from: One [Visitor]
Amsterdamer
Thank you for being honest. This is the first time i see a EPRDF supporter show some criticism against their party. I do not support EPRDF but i do want Ethiopia to get Asseb back but peacefully.
Thank you for being honest. This is the first time i see a EPRDF supporter show some criticism against their party. I do not support EPRDF but i do want Ethiopia to get Asseb back but peacefully.
12/14/07 @ 10:05
Comment from: Giyorgis [Visitor]
The ICU brought more oppression to the people of Somalia. They lie in the bed with terrorists. I am not a supporter of Meles. Hell, I really don't support the war. I have a problem being so close to a maniac like aweys and company though. If Aweys wasn't associated with cold hearts like Al Queada, I could stomach him....however the problem with radicals is that they always need a war and how long will it be before good 'ol Ethiopia be viewed as the new Babylon? Not that we have such a great leader---we don't. Nevertheless I stick to my position....don't play with Somalia. If you are not going to play for keeps, leave them alone and let nature take its course.
12/14/07 @ 12:08
Comment from: Z-Mike [Visitor]
DEMEKE, why did you change your name to "Death to Weyane"? changing your name won't do you any good shaebian boy. It's funny thus... just read my man AMSTERDAMER's comment.
here is copy of it since you missed it...
Comment from: Amsterdamer [Visitor]
Death to Woyane,
Nope u wrong …un like u a shabia parrot . We don’t follow woyane blindly. Let me give you an example… I do support EPRDF as a party for a lot of issues,… but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya. The heroic EDF generals can't wait to kick you’re a*** and bring our belongings back. while he is being very passive to shabia cowards.
He also made a lot of mistakes regarding Assab, Algeris agreement etc….
As a matter of fact he is the only reason for your still breathing. However, I don’t think he can hold on that attitude much longer otherwise he will be forced to leave the office…...
so time is up, little boy…
stay tuned….
Permalink 12/13/07 @ 12:18
It's matter of time before we get back our port and our lost land. Our patient should not be viewed us weakness. Meles will have the option to allow our military take care of business or he will find out that he will be out of job. We'll left our nation united and our children will rise up and say "I AM PROUD TO BE ETHIOPIAN"
take care you.
Z-Mike
here is copy of it since you missed it...
Comment from: Amsterdamer [Visitor]
Death to Woyane,
Nope u wrong …un like u a shabia parrot . We don’t follow woyane blindly. Let me give you an example… I do support EPRDF as a party for a lot of issues,… but I have my doubts about Meles being too soft to shabya. The heroic EDF generals can't wait to kick you’re a*** and bring our belongings back. while he is being very passive to shabia cowards.
He also made a lot of mistakes regarding Assab, Algeris agreement etc….
As a matter of fact he is the only reason for your still breathing. However, I don’t think he can hold on that attitude much longer otherwise he will be forced to leave the office…...
so time is up, little boy…
stay tuned….
Permalink 12/13/07 @ 12:18
It's matter of time before we get back our port and our lost land. Our patient should not be viewed us weakness. Meles will have the option to allow our military take care of business or he will find out that he will be out of job
. We'll left our nation united and our children will rise up and say "I AM PROUD TO BE ETHIOPIAN"take care you.
Z-Mike
12/15/07 @ 02:37
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