Saalax Posted December 25, 2009 GALKAYO — Hundreds of families in Somalia’s state of Puntland have fled inter-clan fighting in the town of Galkayo in Mudug region, witnesses said. The fighting, the second as many months broke out early Wednesday morning when heavily armed militants from Puntland attacked opposing Galmudug positions in the south of the town after a police man from Puntland was shot dead. Residents told local reporters, that Puntland forces opened fire while on a man-hunt, however they shot dead a by-standing from the Galmudug side, the Galmudug locals avenged his death. Inter-clan battles and revenge killings is common in many parts of Somalia. Witnesses said the fighting intensived on Thursday and involved machine guns, mortars and rocket propelled grenades. While a tank positioned at the national airport from the Puntland controled side fired shells at southern end, killing at least seven civilians. Galmudug on it’s side used heavy mortars and artillery fire many landing on residential homes killing at least 21 people most of them civilians. An eye witness said, at least 13 people were killed from Galmudug side while on the Puntland side as many as 31 lost their lives, including 10 soldiers. Galmudug forces have also taken control of Puntland bank and it’s central police station. According to sources, nearly 115 people were wounded in this renewed clashes. The two sides backed by warring clans are said to be re-arming and preparing for fresh fights. Efforts to reconcile the two were made but no official a ceasefire has been agreed on yet. It is expected elders from both sides to hold talks later today [Friday 25 December] to find a durable solution to the inter-clan unrests. The fighting comes days after hundreds of internally displaced people (IDPs) fled from the town – the fighting has displaced more people in the town from both sides fleeing the town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted December 25, 2009 Allah uu naxaristo for all those who lost their lifes in this unnecessary clashes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted December 25, 2009 Hmm interesting but if these people flee, to where will they flee? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted December 25, 2009 Tuuloyinkaa iyo Outskirts dee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juma-nne Posted December 25, 2009 Ilaahay hakala qaboojiyo, Intii dhimateyna alle haunaxaariisto. To ; Garoodi, Xaaji X, Red Sea and Dcaysane. War ilmadeerayaal sidan si isugudhaama. Waxan aad wadaan dhaqan muslin iyo mid soomaliyeed toona maaha. Dad muslin ah oo fidmo isugayse in lagu farxo maaha. ogaada "bawdyo rag maalinba mid baa qaawan" Intaasina waa iga waano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted December 25, 2009 Juma-nne walal ciid ku faraxsan arintaan ma jirto we are just reporting the news just like mogadishu, bosaso , hargeysa news is reported everyday by others or the galckayo issue has double standards miyaa? there is nothing special about Galckayo is daji marka, it's just like the same other cities Mogadishu , bosaso , Hargeysa , Burco. so please next time do not attack the messengers who post's the latest news about backhome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilka-dahable Posted December 26, 2009 Originally posted by juma-nne: "bawdyo rag maalinba mid baa qaawan" i like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
