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Heavy fighting between Ethiopian and Shabaab forces in Mogadishu resulted in 14 killed and 21 wounded. Two Dutch doctors, a journalist, and their driver were killed in an IED attack near Kismayo. Three African Union peacekeepers were wounded in an IED attack in Mogadishu. The spokesman for the pro-Islamic Courts Hawiye Council was released from prison along with members of the council.