Somalia unrest claims 258 civilian lives in January

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Feb 02 2010 13:39

Nearly 260 civilians were killed in clashes between government troops and rebel militia in central Somalia last month, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said on Tuesday, making January the deadliest month since August.

"Violence in Somalia sharply escalated in January, resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths and widespread destruction," said Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson of the UN refugee agency.

"According to local sources, intense clashes between government forces and militia groups fighting for control of the conflict-torn central regions have left at least 258 civilians dead and another 253 wounded, which makes January the deadliest month since last August," he said. -- Sapa-AFP

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