CLASHES erupted between a US-backed warlord alliance and Islamic militia in Somalia overnight as thousands of angry Muslims denounced the United States and vowed to destroy their enemies.

At least 11 people were killed in fresh fighting outside the lawless capital while elders pressed the factions for a truce and some 5,000 people rallied in Mogadishu, pledging a fight to the death against the alliance.
heraldsun.news.com

What is a warlord?

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