2008 timeline of the War in Somalia
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This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008.
- 5 February
- Bosaso bombings. At least 20 Ethiopian civilians killed and 90 wounded[1]
- 3 March
- Missile attack on Dobley. Three US missiles kill four people and wound 20.[2]
- 19–20 April
- Battle of Mogadishu. At least 98 killed.[3]
- 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
- Somalia War (2006–2009)
- Somali Civil War (2009–present)
- 2006 timeline of the War in Somalia
- 2007 timeline of the War in Somalia
- 2009 timeline of the War in Somalia
References
- ^ "Many dead in Somalia blast". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "US bombs Islamist town in Somalia". 3 March 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Somalia death toll nears 100 with fresh fighting". www.hiiraan.com. Reuters. 22 April 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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