Battle of Mogadishu (2008)

The 2008 Battle of Mogadishu began when Ethiopian soldiers started entering insurgent-held parts of the city which sparked heavy street fighting. Between 126 and 142 people died in the fighting.

Battle of Mogadishu (2008)
Part of the Somalia War (2006–2009)
DateApril 19–20, 2008
Location
Mogadishu, Somalia
Result Indecisive
Belligerents

Al-Shabaab

Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia

 Ethiopia

Transitional Federal Government
Casualties and losses
10 killed 18 killed
Civilian casualties:
98 killed (Elman Human Rights Group claim)
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