Militants encircle site of government
Thousands of Islamic militants have surrounded Baidoa, the only city Somalia’s internationally recognized government controls, the prime minister said, and a top Islamic official promised to attack within a week unless troops from neighboring Ethiopia leave.
“I believe that war is inevitable because elements within the so-called Islamic Courts are against peace and stability in the country,” Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Gedi said.
Ethiopia acknowledges sending military advisors to help Gedi’s government but denies sending a fighting force.
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