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Somalia: Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin

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Throughout the reporting period, Mogadishu was a battleground between the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) assisted by the African Mission in Somalia, and insurgents. Civilians were caught in the crossfire killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 100. According to media reports, the Bakara market, a stronghold for Al Shabaab, witnessed the worst shelling with more than 10 people reportedly killed. Reports indicate that the three main hospitals in the capital treated some 158 people suffering from war-wounds.

Following the clashes, there was reportedly increased population movement out of Mogadishu to other relatively calm areas, especially the Afgooye Corridor. The movement was also triggered by rumours of a possible military offensive by the TFG against insurgents. Since 1 February, UNHCR reports that 8,100 people have been displaced from Mogadishu, of whom 5,700 have moved out of the city, including 3,280 who have gone to the Afgooye corridor. Another 2,400 people have moved within Mogadishu.

Las Caanood (Sool region)

On 6 February, a demonstration was staged in Las Caanood town by people protesting against indiscriminate arrests during searches by authorities. During the demonstration, a police vehicle knocked down and killed one person.


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