| Battle of Kismayo | |||||||
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| Part of the War in Somalia | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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 Marehan pro-government militias | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Ahmed Madoobe Hassan Turki |
Barre Adan Shire Hiiraale | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| At least 89 killed[2] | |||||||
The Battle of Kismayo began on August 20, 2008 when islamist fighters took the battle to the militias loyal to warlord Barre Hiiraale in Kismayo. Fighters began an offensive to conquer the Southern Somali port of Kismayo from the pro-government militias. Three days of fighting reportedly killed 89 people and injured 207 more. The Islamists led by Ahmed Madoobe and Hassan Turki have successfully captured the city after intense fighting. On August 22, the pro government militias led by Barre Hiiraale have eventually left the city .[1][3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Scores killed in Somalia fighting", Al Jazeera, August 23, 2008.