Ethiopian troops support Somalia's interim government while the insurgents briefly controlled much of central and southern parts of the country.

Some 80,000 people have now fled the recent fighting on trucks, buses and donkey carts, while fatalities continue to grow in the city.

At least five Ethiopian soldiers and seven civilians have died in fighting in areas close to the stadium.

Hospitals have reported treating a dozen wounded civilians but it is feared that fatalities may be much higher.

Prime Minister, Ali Mohammed Ghedi, resigned last Monday and Somali's transitional government is struggling to impose its authority.

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