In Somalia, fierce fighting between U.S.-backed Ethiopian forces and backers of Somalia’s Islamic Courts Union has entered its sixth day. On Sunday, at least 51 people died. The death toll over the past week has now reached more than 219. The United Nations says more than 319,000 Somalis have fled the capital of Mogadishu since February.
219 Killed in Somalia over Past Week
HeadlineApr 23, 2007