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Fall of Kismayo
Part of the War in Somalia (2006–2009)
DateJanuary 1, 2007
Location
Kismayo, Somalia
Result

Ethiopian/TFG victory

  • Government forces take control of Kismayo
Belligerents
Islamic Courts Union
Pro-Islamist Militias
Foreign Mujahideen
Transitional Federal Government (TFG)
Ethiopia
Commanders and leaders
Sharif Sheik Ahmed
Yusuf Hassan
TFG: Barre Adan Shire Hiiraale
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The fall of Kismayo occurred on January 1, 2007, when the troops of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopian forces entered the Somali city of Kismayo unopposed. It came after the Islamic Courts Union's forces faltered and fled in the Battle of Jilib, abandoning their final stronghold.

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