2008 timeline of the War in Somalia explained

This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008.

See main article: Somalia War (2006–2009).

5 February

Bosaso bombings. 25 Ethiopian civilians killed

2 March

Missile attack on Dobley. 6 Somali civilians killed

19–20 April

Battle of Mogadishu. 11 Ethiopian soldiers, 7 Somali soldiers, 10 insurgents, and 98 civilians killed
Hidaya Mosque massacre. 11 Somali civilians killed

1 May

Dhusamareb airstrike. 2 Somali soldiers, 6 insurgents, 5 civilians killed

1–26 July

Battle of Beledweyne. 50 Ethiopian soldiers, 39-75 insurgents, 22 civilians killed

20–22 August

Battle of Kismayo. 89 people killed

Incumbents

President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (until 29 December), Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe (starting 29 December)
Prime Minister: Nur Hassan Hussein

See also