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 MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Guns and mortar launchers were silent Friday as residents of Somalia's shattered capital gave mixed reactions to the government's claim of victory after nine days of fierce fighting with Islamic insurgents.
It was not clear how long the peace would last, but some residents made a slow return to their homes. Many city streets were deserted, with no combatants from either side in sight.
People who want to return home felt uneasy because Somali government troops and their Ethiopian backers have set up roadblocks in parts of the city, said Ahmed Warsame, a 31-year-old high school teacher. Such checkpoints in the past have been used to shake down residents for money.
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