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Mogadishu, mortar shootings in the airport

Mogadishu, Somalia - President Yusuf was the objective

Islamic rebels have attacked the International Mogadishu airport with mortar shooting, today. The objective was Abdullahi Yusuf, President of the Republic, leaving for Addis Abeba (Ethiopia), who's taken off a few minutes before. "President's plane had just left for Addis Abeba when rebels started to attack the airport", presidential agent reported. Ten days ago, they've already attacked the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1090889
Rome, Italy, 06/12/2008 17:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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