Jacpher Posted December 25, 2006 Ethiopian fighter jets have bombed Mogadishu international airport in Somalia, airport officials have said. It was not clear how many times the airport was struck but at least one person was reported injured. Mogadishu is held by an Islamist militia, which has been fighting the Ethiopia-backed interim government. Ethiopia's prime minister has said his country is "at war" with the Islamists, and the Red Cross has urged all parties to protect civilians from harm. Thousands of Somalis have fled the escalating violence, and the Red Cross says the fighting is straining an already weak support system in the country. The airport in Mogadishu was recently reopened by the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) - which holds most of central and southern Somalia. The BBC's Adam Mynott, in the region, says the attack is a clear indication that Ethiopia is carrying through its threat to hit Islamist positions in pursuit of what it claims is self-defence. Town captured A spokesman for the UIC, Abdirahman Janaqow, told the Associated Press that the Islamists would stand firm against Ethiopia. The government is getting military help from Ethiopia "We will overcome the Ethiopian troops in our land. Our forces are alert and ready [to] defend our country," he said at the airport. As Ethiopia struck Mogadishu airport, Somalian and Ethiopian troops forced Islamist forces to withdraw from one flashpoint close to the border. Troops captured a checkpoint outside the town of Beledweyne and UIC forces then left the town, the scene of sustained fighting on Sunday. There were also reports of heavy fighting at the central flashpoint of Burhakaba, close to the seat of Somalia's transitional government in Baidoa. Somali government forces have been fighting the UIC for six days now, initially around Baidoa but later along a 400km (250 mile) front line. 'No meddling' On Sunday Ethiopia admitted for the first time its troops were fighting in Somalia and began attacking the UIC on four fronts. We are not trying to set up a government for Somalia, nor do we have an intention to meddle in Somalia internal affairs Meles Zenawi Ethiopian Prime Minister Q&A: Islamist advance Town on brink of war Can war be averted? PM Meles Zenawi said Ethiopia was forced to defend its sovereignty against "terrorists" and anti-Ethiopians. "We are not trying to set up a government for Somalia, nor do we have an intention to meddle in Somalia internal affairs. We have only been forced by the circumstances," Mr Meles said. "We want to end this war urgently and we hope that Ethiopian people stand by the defence forces." The UIC, which has seized control of much of southern and central Somalia, says Ethiopian troops have been fighting alongside government forces for months. The Islamist group - which controls most of the south, including the capital, Mogadishu - on Saturday appealed for foreign fighters to join its troops in a "holy war" against Ethiopia. The UN estimates that at least 8,000 Ethiopian troops may be in the country, while rival Eritrea is said to have deployed some 2,000 troops in support of the Islamic group. Source: BBC Sadly, nothing is off limit to Amxaar. They could target innocent women and children in Xamar as well as Raas Caseyr or Kimbooni. Just like Yahuuda. Wrong people at the wrong place at the wrong time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted December 25, 2006 ^ And yet the good general still maintains this: Originally posted by General Duke: Also no towns and cities got bombed by anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intel Posted December 25, 2006 Ethiopia Admits Its Fighter Jets Air Bombed Central Somalia death to Ethiopia :mad: :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castro Posted December 25, 2006 ^ The bombers themselves have admitted it. What would you call a person who still denies this. Nacalatulah calayk dheh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted December 25, 2006 At least one person was reported injured but a plane carrying leaders of the Islamic group that holds the city landed on the runway afterwards. The two senior leaders of the UIC, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, flew into Mogadishu airport shortly after the Ethiopian air strike. bbc.co.uk poor Ethio, that raw meat must have been waiting for him back at the base. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QabiilDiid Posted December 25, 2006 MEGA NACALATULAAHI CALAYKA DHEH ON CABDURAXMAN DIINAAR who told the BBC Worldnews editor half an hour ago that people of Mogadisho are pleasing to have their city airport bombed by the tigrean planes. what low lifes!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alle-ubaahne Posted December 25, 2006 Diinaari iyo General Duke have many things in common, they both believe in Tigree invasion more then the tigree themselves! Nacalad haku dhacdo wixii Qaansiir Itoobiyaan raacsan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somali_Friend Posted December 25, 2006 Originally posted by Jimcaale: Sadly, nothing is off limit to Amxaar. They could target innocent women and children in Xamar as well as Raas Caseyr or Kimbooni. Just like Yahuuda. Wrong people at the wrong place at the wrong time. If you loved and cared of humanity so much, You could have told Hassan Tahir and IndaCadde that they are imposters not eligible to call for Jihad on anyone let alone on Negash. They got drunk by your support and wanted and said so, to march on Addis Ababa and go through our country until the north most thats Tigray. You should have had the foresight to tell them that was wrong. We also have the inalienable right to defend our selves against imposters and fake "mahdis". How we do it, when and where is all left to military experts and commanders. Before you give me another excuse let me tell you that by coincidence or choice at this time the highest military commanders in ethiopia also happen to be moslems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted December 25, 2006 Originally posted by Castro: ^ The bombers themselves have admitted it. What would you call a person who still denies this. Nacalatulah calayk dheh. Yup, shame indeed. Was listening to Diinaari on the BBC yesterday denying that bombing took place. Foolishly, he was speaking few hours after Ethiopia admitted the bombings. Rediculous really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted December 25, 2006 Diyaaradaha ethioppia oo duqeeyay Bali-doogle Diuyaaradaha dowladda Ethiopia ayaa duqeeyay garoonka Balidoogle ee gobolka Sh/hoose, iyadoo wali aan la soo sheegin qasaaro 25,Dec,06 -Shabelle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socod_badne Posted December 25, 2006 Originally posted by Somali_Friend: We also have the inalienable right to defend our selves against imposters and fake "mahdis". According to whom? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
