Battle of Jilib

Battle of Jilib
Part of the War in Somalia (2006–2009)
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Date 31 December 2006–1 January 2007 Location Near Jilib, Somalia Result Ethiopian/TFG victory
Belligerents
Islamic Courts Union[1]	Transitional Federal Government (TFG)  Ethiopia
Commanders and leaders
Sharif Sheik Ahmed Yusuf Hassan	TFG: Barre Adan Shire Hiiraale
Strength
3,000 Islamic militia and foreign mujahideen 60 technicals	Ethiopian tanks, artillery, MiG fighter-bombers

The Battle of Jilib took place during the 2006 Somali War fought by the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) and affiliated militias against Ethiopian and Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces for control of the town of Jilib. It began on 31 December 2006, when ICU forces dug in and defended the town to prevent approach to Kismayo, the last stronghold of the ICU.