Wednesday, March 05, 2008

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MOGADISHU, Somalia: Hundreds of people shouted anti-American slogans on Tuesday in a southern Somali town that was hit a day earlier by a US air strike targeting an al-Qaeda terrorist.

An aid worker in Dobley, who asked that his name not be used for fear of retribution, said military planes were spotted again on Tuesday. “There is no new bombing today but the planes are still flying,’’ he said.

The protesters - mainly women and children - took to the streets in Dobley shouting “Down with the so-called superpower!’’ and “Down with their stooges!’’

Residents and police in Dobley said at least eight people, including four children, were seriously injured when a home was destroyed in Monday’s attack.

The air strike was confirmed by US officials, who said only that the target was a “known al-Qaeda terrorist.’’ The US did not disclose the target’s identity or the fate of the targeted individual and did not confirm reports of any other casualties. …

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