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allAfrica.com: Somalia: Insurgents Ambush Ethiopia Forces, Burn Trucks (Page 1 of 1)

allAfrica.com: Somalia: Insurgents Ambush Ethiopia Forces, Burn Trucks (Page 1 of 1): "GURI Ethiopian troops deployed in parts of central Somalia came under heavy fire Tuesday as they traveled the major north-south highway, Radio Garowe reported.

The Ethiopian army convoy left the town of Guri El, in Galgaduud region, and was traveling south towards Hiran region when Islamist rebels ambushed them, igniting a bloody battle where artillery and rockets were used."

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