Battle for Central Somalia

11 May 2009 – 1 Oct 2009 · 4.78° N, 45.45° E

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When: 11 May 2009 – 1 Oct 2009
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 4.78° N, 45.45° E
Description: series of battles in various Somalilands in 2009

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Battle for Central Somalia (2009)

Series of battles in various Somalilands in 2009

A series of battles in Hiiraan, Middle Shabelle and Galguduud, between rebels of al-Shabaab and Hizbul Islam and Somali government forces and ICU militants loyal to the government, erupted during spring 2009. The fighting led to al-Shabaab capturing major government strongholds and Ethiopian forces re-entering Somalia and setting up bases in Hiraan.

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Somali Civil War26 Jan 1991 · Civil war · Deaths 500,000

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Battle for Central Somalia (2009)

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