13 killed in Somali clashes

MOGADISHU - At least 13 people have been killed and scores more injured in clashes between gunmen loyal to Somali warlord Gen…

MOGADISHU - At least 13 people have been killed and scores more injured in clashes between gunmen loyal to Somali warlord Gen Mohamed Farah Aidid and fighters of the Rahanwein Resistance Army (RRA), a resistance leader said yesterday.

The latest fighting between the rival factions, who have clashed with each other and with other groups repeatedly in recent weeks, occurred on Tuesday and yesterday morning northwest of the Somali capital, the chairman of the RRA's political wing said.