Islamists impose curfew on JowharJowhar 14 June. 06 ( Sh.M.Network) - More than 12 people most of them militias have been killed and 20 others wounded in fighting that resulted Islamic militias seize the only Secular stronghold of Jowhar, sources reported. Islamic militias armed heavily with vehicles and machineguns have fiercely defeated rival Anti terror Secular after three and half hour fighting in the suburbs of Jowhar which is the only stronghold remained for the chased warlords.
Inside the town people got out of their homes after Islamists militias poured chanting the word!! Alahu Akbar!! God is greatest. Local residents showed great support to the Islamists g giving them water to drink and congratulation to their victory. Shabelle correspondent in Jowhar said.
Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed, Chairman of Joint Islamic Courts gave his words t o the people in the Town after defeating his rival. Alahu Akbar Alahu Akbar Alahu Akbar sheik Sharif said talking to hundreds of locals who gathered at Jowhar football Stadium. The people in Jowhar have been freed from warlord that dictated people for along time he said adding that this is the glory of Allah. He also told people in jowhar that curfew is imposed at the town beginning 8:00 in the evening local time until down.
Militias loyal to Mohamed Dhere who ruled the town fled to northern direction while details are not available about their real casualties.
Somali Warlords lose political arena
Mogadishu 14 June. 06 ( Sh.M.Network)Muse Sudi Yalahow and Bashir Rage Shirar have been reportedly withdrawn from the failed Anti Terror Secular in Mogadishu today after the last strong hold base for the warlords fall in the Islamic courts, elder said. Husein Sheik Ahmed Kadare a local elder from Abgal Clan, the same Muse Sudi and Bashir Rage descend but not confirmed by them.
Dr. Kadare told local radio channels that Muse Sudi and Bashir Rage would not be Anti terror Alliance members any more from now on. We could not reach Muse Sudi and Rage for details. Dr. Kadare is among Mudulood politicians and local traditional elders who strived to stop the fighting in Mogadishu particularly northern frontlines. He said in a meeting by the elders and clan politicians today, they have demanded Sudi and Rage to halt Anti terror membership and simply accepted he added. When we asked them to withdraw from the failed alliance they simply accepted and wont be members any longer he said
The statement came amid the latest blow to the warlords after one of the members broadcasted he is out of the Alliance. According to recent failures faced Anti terror Secular, American Supported warlords have lost motives and got out of Somali political arena, analysts said.
Somali warlords completely failed to fight Islamists
Nairobi 14 June. 06 ( Sh.M.Network) --Anti Terror Alliance members that have been defeated in the Capital fighting are leaving their rest strong hold positions after facing pressures from the Islamists advancing to Jowhar, some 90KMs north of Mogadishu. Reports from middle Shabelle Regions capital Jowhar, the only strong hold position outside Mogadishu for the Anti Terror Alliance members indicate that increasing war tensions around the area led warlords to leave the town last night, heading to El-Bur district of Gal-Gadud region.
The members include Mohamed Qanyare Afrah, Bootaan Ise Alin and Abdi Nure Siad who was the last man to be defeated in the Capital.
Sources told Shabelle Radio that at least fifteen armed vehicles have been escorting them to the region where previously engulfed Clan fighting. The move came after they received reports indicating imminent attack against Jowhar a resident said in condition of anonymity. The event clearly indicates the final blow to the American Supported Somali warlords who tried to defeat Islamic Courts in Mogadishu after four months of fierce fight that left more 350 dead and thousands wounded. |
(SomaliNet) Unconfirmed reports say four former bad boys of Mogadishu have been caught entering Uganda illegally and have been detained by Ugandan police. Heavy-weight warlord Muse Sudi and his colleagues Bashir Rage Shirar and Abdulkadir Bebe whose Bebe name stands for armored army carrier are said to have asked the Ugandan authorities to be deported to Ethiopia, the Islamic courts' sworn enemy. 
(SomaliNet) Reliable sources say former trade minister 
(SomaliNet) Intellectuals and politicians of Mudulod clans of Hawiye tribe had intensive meeting overnight on the clan interest deciding to establish an Islamic court independent of the current Islamic courts' union. Reports say. In the meeting, Mudulod officials discussed over the situations increased in the capital and how to form an Islamic court for the clan and separate from the Islamic courts union.