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Ethiopia Bombs Mogadishu Airport as Somali Conflict Escalates

HeadlineDec 26, 2006

In Somalia, the conflict between the internationally recognized government and Islamic fighters who control much of the country has escalated. Islamic fighters are said to be retreating in some areas today after fighting with Ethiopian troops backing the government. On Monday, Ethiopian warplanes attacked the main airport in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.

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