On August 31, Ethiopians retreated from the city. November 16, Ethiopians completely vacated their base in Kala-beyrka intersection, they had been present there for nearly 4 months. November 22, Islamist leaders of Hizbul Islam warned Ethiopia of the consequences of interference in Somalia. December 16, Ethiopian troops detain a large number of clan elders. Aftermath: Post-Insurgent break up clashes November 4, fighting erupted in Beledweyn as Hizbul Islam forces attacked a government base in Janta Kundishe, which is the main TFG base in the city. Hizbul Islam fighters managed to forcibly route the TFG forces out of the base and take it over. At least 5 people were killed and 8 people were injured. The next day, Islamist officials imposed a Curfew in their half of the town. November 10, in Galkayo town at least six security force personnel and ten civilians were injured as revels threw handgrenades at an armed convoy carrying Somalia's police chief. At the same day, Hizbul Islam established a new administration for Hiraan region. However, there was dispute as Muse Abdi Arale, Hizbul Islam's Defense Secretary and Sheikh Abdullahi Hiiraan, another top Hizbul Islam official announced the appointment of Sheikh Shuriye Farah Sabriye as the new governor. This dispute came as Sheikh Abdullahi Usman 'Qorey', a Hizbul Islam official in Beleweyne, called the move as unconstitutional and one that is meant to please a clan in the region, claiming: "Shuriye is a killer, he committed several atrocities against the mujahidins." November 14, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar, a former TFG official was gunned down by armed insurgents in Beledweyn. November 17, outrage broke out among Ahlu Sunnah leaders as Sharif Ahmed called their group as "another armed militia fighting in Somalia". They said this was insulting the group and claiming they are the same as al-Shabaab. Sharif Ahmed later apologized for the misunderstanding. November 19, a blast in Galka'o, in Mudug region killed 5 people. Ahlu Wal Sunnah leaders blamed al-Shabaab for the attack. l A similar explosion happened in the city on December 2, as masked gunmen through a grenade at a mosque. December 14, 6 Children were killed by a land-mine explosion. See also Battle of Mogadishu (2009) References 2009 in Somalia Central Somalia 2009 Conflicts in 2009 Wars involving Somalia Central Somalia 2009 Ethiopia–Somalia military relations