2008 timeline of the War in Somalia
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This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008.
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; 5 February
- Bosaso bombings. 25 Ethiopian civilians killed
; 2 March
- Missile attack on Dobley. 6 Somali civilians killed
; 19–20 April
- Battle of Mogadishu. 11 Ethiopian soldiers, 7 Somali soldiers, 10 insurgents, and 98 civilians killed
- Hidaya Mosque massacre. 11 Somali civilians killed
; 1 May
- Dhusamareb airstrike. 2 Somali soldiers, 6 insurgents, 5 civilians killed
; 1–26 July
- Battle of Beledweyne. 50 Ethiopian soldiers, 39-75 insurgents, 22 civilians killed
; 20–22 August
- Battle of Kismayo. 89 people killed
Incumbents
- President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (until 29 December), Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe (starting 29 December)
- Prime Minister: Nur Hassan Hussein
See also
References
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