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Ethiopia, TFG forces kill 35 Islamic insurgents
By Tesfa-alem Tekle
July 20, 2008(ADDIS ABABA)-Ally forces of Ethiopia and transitional government of Somalia in a joint military mission early on Thursday killed 35 Islamic insurgents who attempt to attack an Ethiopian military base in Mogadishu.
A statement released from the Ethiopian ministry of defense said that the destroyed insurgents are members of the Al-Shabab and Islamic courts union ‘terror’ network.
Among the dead a former colonel, Ali Walber who was leading the insurgent group is included.
During the raid heavy and light weapons including a vehicle is seized, it said.
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