"We have taken the decision to leave Mogadishu because of the safety of the civilians," the deputy head of the Islamic courts executive council, Abdi-Rahman Janqow, said as Ethiopian-backed government troops advanced towards to the city.Ah... I see... a cunning plan to abandon your capital and chief population center.
"All of our troops have withdrawn. They are now heading to somewhere they think they can fight with their enemy and kill them one by one without fighting among the civilians", he added.
All to avoid civilian casualties.
From people who ten days ago were threatening to lop off people's heads if they didn't pray five times a day.
Update: Well that was fast...
Somali government troops rolled into Mogadishu unopposed Thursday, the prime minister said, hours after an Islamic movement that tried to establish a government based on the Quran abandoned the capital.But will it be quick ?
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