Sunday, December 10, 2006

War in Somalia: Ethiopia aids Baidoa and Puntland   The war in Somalia heats up as Ethiopia helps the Baidoa government and the separatist government of Puntland (a largely unrecognized and very much ignored would-be nation in the northern third of Somalia) beat back the Islamist forces of the Union of Islamic Courts.   It should be noted, that when Puntland first formed in the early 1990s, it fought a brief war against Islamic forces and won.   Clashes Continue in Southern Somalia--The Washington Post Saturday, December 9, 2006; 9:29 PM   Islamists and Somali Troops Exchange Fire-- By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Published: December 10, 2006   9:35:09 PM    comment []

Chad-Central African Republic-Sudan Conflicts     A new battle between government troops and rebels in eastern Chad claims many lives, perhaps hundreds, while the Chad rebels, with aid from Sudan, maintain bases in the Central African Republic (CAR).  The CAR, with very open borders, is dealing with its own rebellion and is unable to defend its northern and eastern borders.    In the past, France has not been shy about intervening with military force in its former colonies.  While French forces are aiding the CAR government defeat its rebels, it remains to be seen what, if anything, they are doing to keep the neighboring conflicts from further engulfing the CAR.       Darfur, Chad conflicts spread to neighbor—Seattle Times, Dec. 10, 2006   Central African Rep. forces regain town --By Joseph Benamsse     Fierce battle erupts in east Chad: Heavy fighting has taken place between Chad's government troops and rebels in the east of the country.—BBC Dec. 9, 2006   9:24:11 PM    comment []

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