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Thu 09 Sep 2008Death toll rises after attacks in Somalia
SOMALIA:ISLAMIST INSURGENTS have launched a series of deadly attacks on African peacekeepers in the Somali capital as they made good on their promise of increased bloodshed during the holy month of Ramadan.
Witnesses said at least 11 civilians were killed after gunmen attacked an African Union (AU)base on Tuesday. Peacekeepers responded with tank and artillery fire.
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