Fighting Spreads to Moyale Outskirts, in Western Gharri Region February 05, 2009 by Gur Gharri GSG News  contributor

Fighting between Gharri and Oromo militia has spread like wild fire on Thursday beyond the Huddatt District capital to the Abitu Northwest of Moyale city. The Oromo Militia and their peasant rebels has attacked Huddatt, Amiko and Qille and killed 10 civilians and one police officer.  The Gharri militia fought back  and gained control.  When it was all over,  a total of 42 enemy forces were killed and many more wounded before the rest fled. Also, as we speak, heavy fighting has been reported at Abittu, and El Gof located  Northwest of the Moyale town.

Tensions exploded after the Oromo region invaded Did Boji Kalaf and began drilling. Subsequently, the Gharri defense force fought back and repelled the enemy forces out of Boji Kalaf.

February 05, 2009 by Gur Gharri GSG News contributor