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2008 Timeline Of The War In Somalia
This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008. ; 5 February * 2008 Bosaso bombings, Bosaso bombings. 25 Ethiopian civilians killed ; 2 March * Attack on Dobley, Missile attack on Dobley. 6 Somali civilians killed ; 19–20 April * Battle of Mogadishu (2008), Battle of Mogadishu. 11 Ethiopian soldiers, 7 Somali soldiers, 10 insurgents, and 98 civilians killed * Hidaya Mosque massacre. 11 Somali civilians killed ; 1 May * Dhusamareb airstrike. 2 Somali soldiers, 6 insurgents, 5 civilians killed ; 1–26 July * Battle of Beledweyne (July 2008), Battle of Beledweyne. 50 Ethiopian soldiers, 39-75 insurgents, 22 civilians killed ; 20–22 August * Battle of Kismayo (2008), Battle of Kismayo. 89 people killed Incumbents * President of Somalia, President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (until 29 December), Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe (starting 29 December) * Prime Minister of Somalia, Prime Minister: Nur Hassan Hussein See also *Somalia War (2006–2009) *Somali Civil War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Bosaso Bombings
The 2008 Bosaso bombings occurred on February 5, 2008. Explosives, timed to go off together in north-eastern Somalia city of Bosaso Bosaso ( so, Boosaaso, ar, بوصاصو), historically known as Bender Cassim is a city in the northeastern Bari province ('' gobol'') of Somalia. It is the seat of the Bosaso District. Located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, the mun ..., killed at least 20 people and wounded over 100. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bosaso Bombings Somalia War (2006–2009) Al-Shabaab (militant group) attacks Mass murder in 2008 Terrorist incidents in Somalia in 2008 February 2008 events in Africa February 2008 crimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |