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Hiiraan Online
Friday, May 22, 2009
MOGADISHU (HOL) - So far 20 people have been confirmed dead and 80 others wounded in the latest round fighting in Mogadishu between Islamist insurgents and pro-government troops.
Most of the dead and wounded are fighters from the two warring sides although some of them are civilians caught in the crossfire. The fighting which is still going on is centred in the districts of Hodan, Howl-Wadaag,
Wardhiigley ad Yaaqshiid.
Ali Muuse Mohamud who operates an ambulance for the aid agency Life Line Africa said that their agency transported up to sixty wounded people suffering from various wounds. He added that the victim include all age ranges.
The aid agency Imaan Voluntary Hospital also reported that the agency has been evacuating wounded people to this morning. Most of the victims in these fighting are civilians who are caught in the crossfire.