Some workers of Shabeelle Radio told us that they were attacked and a heavy shoot-out is currently continuing at the radio's premises. Sources told us that the radio station was directly targeted in the attack.

Jaffar Muhammad Kuukay, one of the radio administrators said the bullets have entered inside the building. The attack has damaged equipment and some reporters are said to be injured.

"The staff of the station fled when the attack on the premises started. Nobody knows where they are. Although I can't confirm, I am saying that there are losses including deaths and injuries" he said.

Source: Somali Puntlandpost website in Somali 18 Sep 07

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