Fresh fighting rocks Somali capital - 10 May 09

Fresh fighting has erupted in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between fighters loyal to the government and their opponents from al-Shabaab and Hizbul Islam.

At least 50 people have been killed and over 200 people have been hurt in fighting over the weekend.

The battles are another blow to the government of President Sharif Ahmed, which has little control over
Mogadishu and large areas of the countrys south. Roza Ibragimova reports.

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