11. A tradition of keeping weapons at home and using them in showdowns between rival clans spells possible violence after the elections, which polls predict Djukanovic will narrowly win. 12. Aboard the other one was Salvatore Graziano, the reputed boss of a rival clan, with three female relatives. 13. After the peacekeepers leave, rival clans are expected to fight for control of the air and sea ports. 14. After the peacekeepers leave, rival clans are expected to fight for control of the air and sea terminals. 15. After their departure, rival clans are expected to fight for control of the air and sea terminals. 16. Ali said Sharmarke had talked of writing to Aidid, urging him to withdraw from Baidoa and Hoddur, two towns the general recently captured from rival clans. 17. All Gyspsies recognized Cioaba as leader except for one rival clan. 18. All but one rival clan recognized Cioba as leader of the Gypsies, also known as the Roma. 19. An Egyptian peacekeeper was killed and an Indian colleague wounded Wednesday in heavy fighting between rival clans in southern Mogadishu. 20. At least nine people were killed in fighting between rival clans armed with guns and pickup trucks mounted with weapons in southern Somalia, sources said Friday. |