Monday, February 05, 2007

At least five shells landed at the port in southern Mogadishu overnight, forcing a ship to speed out to sea, officials and witnesses said.

"We came under attack at night, they targeted ships in the port with rounds of mortar but they missed their target," said Mohamed Nur Bare, a police officer.

"No one was injured, every one in the port is safe" Bare told AFP on Monday.

An official at the port, Mohamed Abukar, said "a mortar shell landed near a ship that carried fuel ... and sped into the ocean."

Port officials said that operations were not disrupted, but security officials ordered residents and businesses near the facility to relocate.

"We have been ordered to move away from the seaport and all businesses have been swept away this morning," said Abudrasak Ali, who owns a grocery near the port.

The attack came less than a week after gunmen shelled at least three districts in the capital as violence escalated in the seaside city, killing at least eight people.

The attack at the port raised fears of a return to rampant piracy in Somalia, which has lacked an effective government since it was carved up by rival powers after the 1991 ouster of dictator Mohamed Siad Barre.

Last month, the International Martime Bureau voiced concerns that the ouster of the Islamists could herald a return to the seas of Somali pirates who helped shape the country's reputation for lawlessness.

Source: AFP, Feb 05, 2007

jayklen1 @ 2/6/2007 2:25 AM EST  abdullahi yeey's goverment does not represent the Somali people it goverment by ugh majerteen for the majerteen. My dear Somali people be careful what we are witnessing is another siad barre-like dictator seeking absolute power.

shardi @ 2/6/2007 1:11 AM EST  shardi         CALI-DHEERE carawelo: ha layaabin... caraweelo waxey dumisa mooyee waxey dhisto ma arag. tankale Qabiil soomaaliyeed oo sharaf leh, ayey wasaqeyneysaa.......... Ayada iyo col-keedana waxey jecelyihiin in laga hadlo qabyaalad, iyo diin eynan aaminsaneen, iyo dowlad aan jirin....waayo waxey rabaan in lagu mash-quulo ... mal-cuumaadkaas, oo meesha ka baxdo wadenkeena maanta gumeystahU heysto...... Waayo maanta Qabiil lama heysto, ee dal baa la heystaa diin kaliya mahee dulkeediibaa la heystaa.... Waxeyna la doonayaan in dadka loo sawiro colaad sokeeye oo qabyaaladu ka muuqato.... iyo qilaaf diineed, oo muran badan dhala sida shiica iyo suni, hadey heli karaan leyskuna dilo. ILLAA-HOW   ILLAAH  KALE   MA-JIRO   ADIGA   MOOYAANE. DHULOW   DHUL   KALE  MA  JIRO   ADIGA  MOOYAANE... CADAW-YAHOW   CADOW   KALE  MA-JIRO  ADIGA   MOOYAANE. MEED-KANA   MEED   KALE   MA-JIRO    KAAGA   MOOYAANE.

yarta @ 2/5/2007 10:07 PM EST  ^^^^Well said bro. The sooner we handle these warlords who are taking over the country the better. The Americans and Ethiopians are supporting them for a reason, and it is not in the best interest of the Somali nation or people. As for the people who have something to say about this mortar shelling, where were you when the Ethiopians and Americans were bombing innocent villages. What had happened to your ethics then? You people actually didn’t have any problem when Ethiopia and the US were bombing innocent Somalis, did you?  Just because America provided you Somalis with some welfare doesn’t mean you will ignore those bombing. Put your tribalistic thoughts to rest, and try to come up with some comprehendible ideas for once.

shardi @ 2/5/2007 8:15 PM EST  ALL SOMALI PEOPLE... nadia.... Somalia will have peace when these selfish Unsomali War-lords are put in jail, along with the puppet president. While they are representing what TIGRE wants, Somalis will Never Never Never smell the air of peace. Yusuf will honour after his time expires swallow your high hopes, this guy is known for dictatorial manners with no respect of constitutional or charters. I think his plan is to stay in power for any means necessary. We can’t just blind support him for the hope of electing our own government of choice for future. You can’t expect Hyena to mind your goats bring them safely at home.

lula @ 2/5/2007 6:38 PM EST  When a mother has a mentally challenge child like Gedi and hussein that are menace to Somali society is sad. I appreciate the Somali from UK and Atlanta for there donations for the freedom fighter is Mogadisho but we have have to do more. I did know puntlanders can go in Matabaan without visa.For all your real estate need chech my side www.lulagiugherealtor.com I'll donate one million.