Mohamed Hassan, a 21-year old American from Minnesota, was one of ten people killed during fighting in Mogadishu; Hassan was fighting with Shabaab. Shabaab retook control of neighborhoods in Beledweyn after Ethiopian troops withdrew. Hizbul Islam leader Hassan Dahir Aweys denied conducting talks with the government.
Bill Roggio is a regular guest on the John Batchelor Show from Monday through Friday to discuss the war. Check John's site for the time. Click here to listen live online at WABC.