Second Battle of Mogadishu | |||||||
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Part of the Advance of the Islamic Courts Union | |||||||
![]() Location of Mogadishu in Somalia | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sheikh Sharif Ahmed Hassan Dahir Aweys abdulahi ali afrah(asbaro) |
Mohamed Qanyare Musa Sudi Yalahow Nuur Daqle Botan isse alin | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
unknown | unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Over 350 deaths[1] |
The Second Battle of Mogadishu was 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. The ICU's influence was largely generated by wealthy financial donors who sought to enable the Islamic Courts Union to seize power in the country to bring stability.[2] The battle is referred to as the Second Battle to distinguish it amongst the nine major Battles of Mogadishu during the decades-long Somali Civil War.
It was found after the battle that the United States was supporting the ARPCT[3] due to concerns that the ICU had ties to al-Qaeda.[4] The ICU militia won control of Mogadishu and ARPCT forces left the city.
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