Battle of Beledweyne

When

10 Jan 2010

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

4.74° N, 45.20° E

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Battle of the Somali Civil War

The Battle of Beledweyne began on January 10, 2010 when Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a forces attacked and captured East Beledweyne which was being held by the Hizbul Islam insurgent group. It was initially reported that TFG forces took part in the offensive however Ahlu Sunna Waljma'a leaders said the government was not helping them during the offensive. Fighting soon spread from the East to the center of the city.

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