At least 8 killed in fighting in Somalia’s capital

Author: 
Associated Press
Publication Date: 
Sun, 2010-10-03 21:58

The fighting took place Sunday between pro-government forces and Islamist militants.
Somalia has seen a spike in fighting over the last month.
Militants led by the Al-Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabab are trying to overrun the country’s weak, UN-backed government.
Somalia hasn’t had a functioning government in almost 20 years.

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