2008 timeline of the War in Somalia

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 == References ==