Clashes between Al-Shabab and Ethiopian troops broke out in Somali town

[Jacaylbaro]

Mogadishu, May 31, 2010 (BIN) –At least two people have been died and 10 others injured after fighting between Somali government troops backed by Ethiopian military and Al-Shabab militias erupted in Somali-Ethiopia border town, on Monday.

 

The clashes erupted after the extremist militias attacked the government soldiers and Ethiopian military bases in Elberde town of Bakool region in south western Somalia.

 

Residents told Before It’s News on phone that two civilians were wounded and three Somali government soldiers but there is no further confirmation of the death except reports say that two of the warring sides died in the clashes.

 

Ibrahim Dere, Somali government officer in Elbarde town told the media that Al-Shabab, the Al-Qaeda proxy in Somalia attacked Somali government soldiers and Ethiopian troop’s bases in the town “The fighting was heavy, three of our soldiers were injured, and we are looking for further information of the causalities of the civilians,” he said.

 

He adds that the town is under their control and residents confirmed to BIN.

 

Ethiopia government denies that its military troops reentered Somalia after its troop withdrawal in early 2009 but Somali government officials and residents confirmed that they have bases in Elbarde town and helping the government soldiers.