A hardline Islamic fighter of 'Hizbul Islam' fires a heavy callibre machine gun during training near the frontline. Photo AFP.Somalia Violence Kills More Than 250 Civilians: UN -- AFP
GENEVA (AFP) — Clashes between Islamist rebels and Somalia's government have killed some 250 civilians and forced more than 160,000 to flee their homes since last month, the UN refugee agency said on Friday.
The fighting "is leaving a trail of civilian casualties, destruction and renewed displacement," said William Spindler, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
"According to records of local Somali hospitals, more than 250 civilians have been killed and at least 900 wounded since last month," he said.
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