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The Second Battle of Mogadishu was a battle fought for control of Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. The opposing forces were the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism (ARPCT), and militia loyal to the Islamic Courts Union (ICU). The conflict began in mid-February, 2006, when Somali warlords formed the ARPCT to challenge the ICU's emerging influence. It had been alleged that the United States was funding the ARPCT〔(Financial Times background of recent history of Somalia ), by Andrew England, 27 December 2006〕 due to concerns that the ICU had ties to al-Qaeda. The ICU militia won control of Mogadishu and ARPCT forces left the city. == Background == The exact resumption of hostilities is unknown; by 24 March 2006, the BBC was reporting the "most serious clashes for almost a decade" with almost 70 dead.〔( Somali deaths in fierce clashes ) BBC 24 March 2006〕 In May 2006, the fighting intensified between warlords and militia loyal to ICU, which controlled around 80% of the city. On 4 June 2006, the ICU seized Balad, 30 miles north of Mogadishu. Balad had previously been under the control of forces loyal to Musa Sudi Yalahow.〔(Islamists seize key Somali town ) BBC 4 June 2006〕 By 5 June, at least 350 people, mostly civilians, had been killed. On 5 June 2006, Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi fired four ministers (who were also clan leaders) whose private armies were involved in the fighting. Gedi fired National Security Minister Mohamed Afrah Qanyare, Commerce Minister Musa Sudi Yalahow, Militia Rehabilitation Minister Botan Ise Alin and Religious Affairs Minister Omar Muhamoud Finnish, according to government spokesman Abdirahman Nur Mohamed Dinari. He also invited the Islamic courts for talks.〔(Somalia's prime minister sacks US-backed warlords ) Mail & Guardian Online 5 June 2006〕 On 5 June 2006, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, the ICU's chairman, reportedly seized Mogadishu, saying in a radio broadcast: "We won the fight against the enemy of Islam. Mogadishu is under control of its people." 〔Mohamed Olad Hassan AP (Islamic Militia Seizes Somalia's Capital ) Forbes 5 June 2006〕 The ICU's success has been attributed to the Islamic movement's ability to transcend clan politics.〔(New power emerges from the south ), Somalinet.com, 4 June 2006〕 Following Mogadishu's fall, there were two competing rallies. Mogadishu's largest clan, the Abgals, held a rally in the city's northern part, reportedly drawing about 3000. AP reports the demonstrators shouting “We don't need Islamic deception!” and “We don't want Islamic courts, we want peace!” There was a competing rally in support of the ICU. At that rally, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed is quoted as saying "Until we get the Islamic state, we will continue with the Islamic struggle in Somalia," to a crowd of about 500.〔Mohamed Olad Hassan (Thousands Rally in Somali Capital ) AP via the Guardian 6 June 2006〕 The ARPCT's remaining forces are said to have fled to Jowhar.〔Mohamed Ali Bile (Somalis flee warlord stronghold fearing new battle ) Reuters 7 June 2006〕 On 14 June 2006, following a stand-off that lasted for approximately eight days, the ICU reportedly attacked the remaining ARPCT forces in Jowhar, routing them and seizing the town. Ali Mohamed Gedi has since then requested peacekeeping forces from the African Union, and neighboring states such as Kenya have imposed sanctions on the fleeing warlords, barring them entry into their lands.〔(Somali Islamists capture key town ) BBC 14 June 2006〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Battle of Mogadishu (2006)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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