Rebels Strike in Mogadishu, Target Presidential Palace and Military Base for AU and Government Troops

Somalia’s capital city Mogadishu was under heavy fire as rebels stepped up their assault on Tuesday firing mortars at the presidential palace and a military base used by African Union and government troops.

The rebel insurgents were part of a coalition formed by the Islamic Party which has refused to recognize the new government in Somalia headed by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.

At least 15 people were killed in the attacks and more than 90 left injured, the majority being civilians who were left vulnerable as mortars fell on the Howlwadag district near the military base.

Islamic militants control much of Somalia and have looked to establish greater control inside Mogadishu while AU peacekeepers from Uganda and Burundi have been stationed in the city to help preserve the new government.

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