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Isbahaysiga Mosque
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-11 04:57:06]]>

Isbahaysiga Mosque
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-11 04:57:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isbahaysiga-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isbahaysiga-mosque/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:57:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isbahaysiga-mosque/ 2.03567400 45.33112900

K50 Airport
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-11 04:51:55
K50 Airport or Km N° 50 Airport is a commercial airport in Somalia.]]>

K50 Airport
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-11 04:51:55
K50 Airport or Km N° 50 Airport is a commercial airport in Somalia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k50-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k50-airport/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:51:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k50-airport/ 2.00408100 44.98940000

Las Anod Hospital
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:29:27
Las Anod Hospital is a general hospital in the northern part of the city of Las Anod, in the Sool region of Somalia. It was opened in 2010 and has major regional significance.]]>

Las Anod Hospital
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:29:27
Las Anod Hospital is a general hospital in the northern part of the city of Las Anod, in the Sool region of Somalia. It was opened in 2010 and has major regional significance.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-anod-hospital/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-anod-hospital/ Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:29:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-anod-hospital/ 8.48372100 47.35806400

Banadir Hospital
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:24:55
The Banadir Maternity & Children Hospital (Somali: Isbitaalka Banaadir) is a teaching hospital in the Wadajir District (Medina) of Mogadishu, Somalia. Built in 1977 as part of a Chinese development project, it became the nexus of a humanitarian crisis in 2011. The hospital comprises a maternity unit and a pediatric unit.]]>

Banadir Hospital
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:24:55
The Banadir Maternity & Children Hospital (Somali: Isbitaalka Banaadir) is a teaching hospital in the Wadajir District (Medina) of Mogadishu, Somalia. Built in 1977 as part of a Chinese development project, it became the nexus of a humanitarian crisis in 2011. The hospital comprises a maternity unit and a pediatric unit.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/banadir-hospital/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/banadir-hospital/ Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:24:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/banadir-hospital/ 2.03432800 45.29922700

Villa Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:19:36
Villa Somalia is the presidential palace of Somalia, which sits on high ground near the shores of the Indian Ocean in Mogadishu, with access to both the harbor and airport.]]>

Villa Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-02 10:19:36
Villa Somalia is the presidential palace of Somalia, which sits on high ground near the shores of the Indian Ocean in Mogadishu, with access to both the harbor and airport.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-somalia/ Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:19:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-somalia/ 2.04075100 45.33633800

Koyama Island (Bajuni Islands)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:58:46]]>

Koyama Island (Bajuni Islands)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:58:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/koyama-island-bajuni-islands/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/koyama-island-bajuni-islands/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:58:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/koyama-island-bajuni-islands/ -0.64818000 42.35452700

Group shipwrecks
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:52:00]]>

Group shipwrecks
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:52:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/group-shipwrecks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/group-shipwrecks/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:52:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/group-shipwrecks/ 10.44437600 45.00222100

Hargeisa Prison
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:45:45]]>

Hargeisa Prison
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-19 08:45:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-prison/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-prison/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:45:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-prison/ 9.56488400 44.06362700

Bosaso port
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:08:23]]>

Bosaso port
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:08:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosaso-port/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosaso-port/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:08:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosaso-port/ 11.29022200 49.18014800

International Village Hotel
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:04:48]]>

International Village Hotel
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:04:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-village-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-village-hotel/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:04:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-village-hotel/ 11.26957900 49.17751400

Alula sign
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:00:31]]>

Alula sign
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 11:00:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alula-sign/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alula-sign/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alula-sign/ 11.96062100 50.75241300

Botiala fort ruins (Puntland)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 10:52:41]]>

Botiala fort ruins (Puntland)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 10:52:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/botiala-fort-ruins-puntland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/botiala-fort-ruins-puntland/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:52:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/botiala-fort-ruins-puntland/ 11.47448400 49.94360600

Shipwreck in the sea of ​​Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 10:45:28]]>

Shipwreck in the sea of ​​Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 10:45:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-in-the-sea-of-a-a-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-in-the-sea-of-a-a-somalia/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:45:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-in-the-sea-of-a-a-somalia/ 1.70472100 44.76488800

Abandoned Ship Anchored off Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:38:15]]>

Abandoned Ship Anchored off Somalia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:38:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-ship-anchored-off-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-ship-anchored-off-somalia/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:38:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-ship-anchored-off-somalia/ 4.54241500 48.00480900

Abandoned boat on a beach
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:34:06]]>

Abandoned boat on a beach
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:34:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-boat-on-a-beach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-boat-on-a-beach/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:34:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-boat-on-a-beach/ 2.18229400 45.60237300

Mogadishu North Airstrip
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:25:31]]>

Mogadishu North Airstrip
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:25:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-north-airstrip/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-north-airstrip/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:25:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-north-airstrip/ 2.11844100 45.49050100

Kismayo port
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:15:32]]>

Kismayo port
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-18 02:15:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kismayo-port/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kismayo-port/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:15:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kismayo-port/ -0.38660000 42.54807500

Mogadishu Cathedral (destroyed)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 06:40:31]]>

Mogadishu Cathedral (destroyed)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 06:40:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-cathedral-destroyed/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-cathedral-destroyed/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:40:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogadishu-cathedral-destroyed/ 2.03572500 45.34191200

Somali National University
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 05:20:57]]>

Somali National University
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 05:20:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/somali-national-university/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/somali-national-university/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:20:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/somali-national-university/ 2.03841300 45.28873400

Mount Shimbiris (Highest point of Somalia)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-09 04:37:03
Mount Shimbiris is the highest peak in Somalia. It sits at an altitude of 2,450 meters above sea level.
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Mount Shimbiris (Highest point of Somalia)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-09 04:37:03
Mount Shimbiris is the highest peak in Somalia. It sits at an altitude of 2,450 meters above sea level.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-shimbiris-highest-point-of-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-shimbiris-highest-point-of-somalia/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:37:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-shimbiris-highest-point-of-somalia/ 10.73389900 47.24550200

Bloody fighting grips Somali town of Dhuusa Marreeb
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-01-03 09:55:32
At least 47 people have been killed and 100 injured in fighting in the central Somali town of Dhuusa Marreeb.]]>

Bloody fighting grips Somali town of Dhuusa Marreeb
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-01-03 09:55:32
At least 47 people have been killed and 100 injured in fighting in the central Somali town of Dhuusa Marreeb.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bloody-fighting-grips-somali-town-of-dhuusa-marreeb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bloody-fighting-grips-somali-town-of-dhuusa-marreeb/ Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:55:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bloody-fighting-grips-somali-town-of-dhuusa-marreeb/ 5.53600700 46.38580100

Port of Mogadishu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:23]]>

Port of Mogadishu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-mogadishu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-mogadishu/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:03:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-mogadishu/ 2.02524300 45.33734300

Port of Kismayo
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:22]]>

Port of Kismayo
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-kismayo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-kismayo/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:03:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-kismayo/ -0.38790200 42.54439300

Port of Berbera
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:20]]>

Port of Berbera
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 11:03:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-berbera/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-berbera/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:03:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-berbera/ 10.43737700 44.99703900

Garessa Fort
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-06 08:40:26
Built by the Sultan of Oman in Mogadishu]]>

Garessa Fort
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-06 08:40:26
Built by the Sultan of Oman in Mogadishu]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garessa-fort/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garessa-fort/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:40:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garessa-fort/ 2.03440400 45.34314900

Baidoa Airport (BIB)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:37:06]]>

Baidoa Airport (BIB)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:37:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baidoa-airport-bib/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baidoa-airport-bib/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:37:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baidoa-airport-bib/ 3.10143500 43.62756700

Berbera Airport (BBO)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:36:59]]>

Berbera Airport (BBO)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:36:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berbera-airport-bbo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berbera-airport-bbo/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:36:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berbera-airport-bbo/ 10.39792300 44.95360600

Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:24:46]]>

Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:24:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-egal-international-airport-hga/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-egal-international-airport-hga/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:24:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hargeisa-egal-international-airport-hga/ 9.51661500 44.08511600

Galcaio Airport (GLK)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:24:21]]>

Galcaio Airport (GLK)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-25 03:24:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/galcaio-airport-glk/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/galcaio-airport-glk/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:24:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/galcaio-airport-glk/ 6.78201600 47.45369600

Eyl pirate fleet - Somalia
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:40:54
Eyl Somali Pirate Boats. The pirates' open fast boats are the larger of the white colored boats, with rounded bow and stern. The pirate boats used for attacks are readily differentiated as slightly longer and broader than the normal pointed fishing boats.]]>

Eyl pirate fleet - Somalia
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:40:54
Eyl Somali Pirate Boats. The pirates' open fast boats are the larger of the white colored boats, with rounded bow and stern. The pirate boats used for attacks are readily differentiated as slightly longer and broader than the normal pointed fishing boats.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eyl-pirate-fleet-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eyl-pirate-fleet-somalia/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:40:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eyl-pirate-fleet-somalia/ 7.96011700 49.84744900

Check Point Pasta 2/7/1993-Mogadishu
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:29:58
The battle of Checkpoint Pasta, was fought by the Italians in Mogadishu in Somalia.

On 2 July 1993, during the operation known as "Kangaroo 12" decided by the Command Italfor, Italian forces divided into two mechanized columns carried a mop in search of weapons of Haliwaa district, north of Mogadishu, to various targets close to Pastificio (the long shaped building) destroyed, close to which was composed of a block just called Pasta. According to some reconstructions of the real purpose was to capture Aidid, but no official confirmation was ever given by the Italian.

The mop

The two columns, respectively, Alpha and Bravo, the first came from the Old Port area of Mogadishu (south) and the second from the town of Balad (north), another important Italian garrison during the mission located about twenty miles from Mogadishu.

After mopping up operation, the two columns again the way back. Following serious riots erupted in the area, with broad participation by the local population to which snipers were mixed, the situation fell to the point of rendering need to request reinforcements from the column Bravo, who was near the Pastificio along the way Imperiale .

The ambush

Some Italian media Armored VCC-1, stopped in front of barricades erected by the Somalis, were immobilized with anti-tank rockets and the surrounding streets were blocked with barricades on the part of Somali militiamen in one of these armored vehicles died parachutist Pasquale Baccaro, which had been shot in the leg by a rocket, while two other crew members were injured. It was decided then the intervention of the relief column Alfa, almost arrived at the base, with APC and M60 tank and havy Centauro with 105mm guns, but did not have permission to use for the risk of hitting civilians, the crews of armored, with the support of Mangusta and AB205 heli, tried to protect other vehicles and injured comrades with machine guns, while trying to put in motion a vehicle immobilized and men afoot rake the area during this action was shot to death the sergeant incursore Stefano Paolicchi.

Only on two occasions was used heavy equipment: an unspecified number of M60 opened fire against the containers which were used as shield for militants, causing great losses, and Mangusta attack helicopter with a missile struck a TOW Italian Iveco VM 90 stolen by Somalis.

Among the men of the relief column, the lieutenant Millevoi Andrea, the head of a column of Centauro, was hit by a sniper while leaned his way to direct the fire of machine gun 12.7 mm

The account of this day of fighting in what was to be a mission of peace was of three soldiers killed:

* Andrea Millevoi, Lieutenant of the regiment Lancieri Montebello, Medaglia d'oro al valor militare (MOVM) memory;
* Stefano Paolicchi, Sergeant Major of the 9th Battalion paratroopers stormed Col Moschin, Medaglia d'oro al valor militare (MOVM) memory;
* Pasquale Baccaro, 186 ° Regiment Folgore Parachute Brigade, MOVM memory;

There were also 36 wounded by the Italian and an unknown number of Somali militiamen and civilians dead or wounded. Among the wounded, the then lieutenant Gianfranco Paglia, paratrooper, during which the action was struck by three bullets (one lung that caused internal bleeding and a cord that will force him to a wheelchair for life ) while trying to rescue the crew of an armored assets. Gianfranco Paglia, which has been conferred the gold medal for military valor to the action, despite having lost the use of the legs, remained in service.

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Check Point Pasta 2/7/1993-Mogadishu
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:29:58
The battle of Checkpoint Pasta, was fought by the Italians in Mogadishu in Somalia.

On 2 July 1993, during the operation known as "Kangaroo 12" decided by the Command Italfor, Italian forces divided into two mechanized columns carried a mop in search of weapons of Haliwaa district, north of Mogadishu, to various targets close to Pastificio (the long shaped building) destroyed, close to which was composed of a block just called Pasta. According to some reconstructions of the real purpose was to capture Aidid, but no official confirmation was ever given by the Italian.

The mop

The two columns, respectively, Alpha and Bravo, the first came from the Old Port area of Mogadishu (south) and the second from the town of Balad (north), another important Italian garrison during the mission located about twenty miles from Mogadishu.

After mopping up operation, the two columns again the way back. Following serious riots erupted in the area, with broad participation by the local population to which snipers were mixed, the situation fell to the point of rendering need to request reinforcements from the column Bravo, who was near the Pastificio along the way Imperiale .

The ambush

Some Italian media Armored VCC-1, stopped in front of barricades erected by the Somalis, were immobilized with anti-tank rockets and the surrounding streets were blocked with barricades on the part of Somali militiamen in one of these armored vehicles died parachutist Pasquale Baccaro, which had been shot in the leg by a rocket, while two other crew members were injured. It was decided then the intervention of the relief column Alfa, almost arrived at the base, with APC and M60 tank and havy Centauro with 105mm guns, but did not have permission to use for the risk of hitting civilians, the crews of armored, with the support of Mangusta and AB205 heli, tried to protect other vehicles and injured comrades with machine guns, while trying to put in motion a vehicle immobilized and men afoot rake the area during this action was shot to death the sergeant incursore Stefano Paolicchi.

Only on two occasions was used heavy equipment: an unspecified number of M60 opened fire against the containers which were used as shield for militants, causing great losses, and Mangusta attack helicopter with a missile struck a TOW Italian Iveco VM 90 stolen by Somalis.

Among the men of the relief column, the lieutenant Millevoi Andrea, the head of a column of Centauro, was hit by a sniper while leaned his way to direct the fire of machine gun 12.7 mm

The account of this day of fighting in what was to be a mission of peace was of three soldiers killed:

* Andrea Millevoi, Lieutenant of the regiment Lancieri Montebello, Medaglia d'oro al valor militare (MOVM) memory;
* Stefano Paolicchi, Sergeant Major of the 9th Battalion paratroopers stormed Col Moschin, Medaglia d'oro al valor militare (MOVM) memory;
* Pasquale Baccaro, 186 ° Regiment Folgore Parachute Brigade, MOVM memory;

There were also 36 wounded by the Italian and an unknown number of Somali militiamen and civilians dead or wounded. Among the wounded, the then lieutenant Gianfranco Paglia, paratrooper, during which the action was struck by three bullets (one lung that caused internal bleeding and a cord that will force him to a wheelchair for life ) while trying to rescue the crew of an armored assets. Gianfranco Paglia, which has been conferred the gold medal for military valor to the action, despite having lost the use of the legs, remained in service.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/check-point-pasta-2-7-1993-mogadishu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/check-point-pasta-2-7-1993-mogadishu/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:29:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/check-point-pasta-2-7-1993-mogadishu/ 2.08464600 45.36372900

Laasqoray pirate fleet
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:09:26
In front of the village of Laasqoray we can find almost 12 small boat, probably pirate fleet.]]>

Laasqoray pirate fleet
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-14 01:09:26
In front of the village of Laasqoray we can find almost 12 small boat, probably pirate fleet.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laasqoray-pirate-fleet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laasqoray-pirate-fleet/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:09:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laasqoray-pirate-fleet/ 11.16521300 48.19387800

Ship on Somalia shore
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By: WOXOF
@ 2007-01-11 11:05:03
Another one of many ships aground on the shores of Africa]]>

Ship on Somalia shore
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By: WOXOF
@ 2007-01-11 11:05:03
Another one of many ships aground on the shores of Africa]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-on-somalia-shore/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-on-somalia-shore/ Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:05:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-on-somalia-shore/ 2.16450000 45.57061300

Fire in Somalia
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 16:30:13]]>

Fire in Somalia
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 16:30:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-in-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-in-somalia/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:30:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-in-somalia/ 0.66192600 42.65390400

Blue Cloud Over Somalia
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By: takac
@ 2005-08-15 14:32:19]]>

Blue Cloud Over Somalia
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By: takac
@ 2005-08-15 14:32:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-cloud-over-somalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-cloud-over-somalia/ Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:32:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-cloud-over-somalia/ 2.43685700 41.49810800