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Clerics Condemn the Fighting in MogadishuSomali, May 10, 2009 (Shabelle Media Network/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- The Somali cleric's association has condemned Saturday the fighting which started in Mogadishu on Thursday. The chairman of the Somali clerics Sheik Bashir Ahmed Salad described the wars that restarted in Mogadishu as unfortunate. The clerics have met in Gurgurte hotel in Mogadishu on Saturday and said that they sent committee to the government and the Islamist rebels to negotiate with them. Sheik Bashir said they agreed with Hizbul Islam to stop the hostility and work for the interest of the people. Sheik Bashir has also talked about accusations from al-Shabab which accused the clerics That they were partial, but Sheik Bashir said that they are working for the peace and the interest of the people. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |