This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008.
5 February Bosaso bombings. At least 20 Ethiopian civilians killed and 90 wounded
3 March Missile attack on Dobley. Three US missiles kill four people and wound 20.
19–20 April Battle of Mogadishu. At least 98 killed. Hidaya Mosque massacre. 11 Somali civilians killed
1 May Dhusamareb airstrike. 2 Somali soldiers, 6 insurgents, 5 civilians killed
1–26 July Battle of Beledweyne. 50 Ethiopian soldiers, 39-75 insurgents, 22 civilians killed
20–22 August Battle of Kismayo. 89 people killed
Incumbents President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (until 29 December), Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe (starting 29 December) Prime Minister: Nur Hassan Hussein
See also Somalia War (2006–2009) Somali Civil War (2009–present) 2006 timeline of the War in Somalia 2007 timeline of the War in Somalia 2009 timeline of the War in Somalia
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