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Kismayo or '''Kismayu''' (; , ; ) is a , where that river flows into the Indian Ocean . Map of Kismayu As of 2007, the population is calculated to be around 256,000. Information on Kismayu HISTORY The city, along with the surrounding region, was ruled by the Zanzibar Sultans in 1835. From 1875 to 1876, Kismayu was occupied by Ottoman Egypt under Muhammad Ali . It was part of Trans-Juba , which belonged to the British , from July 1 , 1895 , as part of the East Africa Company 's East Africa Protectorate . On July 15 , 1924 , it was ceded to Italy and became part of the Colony of Trans-Juba (''Oltre Giuba''). In 1926, the area was incorporated into the colony of Italian Somaliland , and became the capital of its Trans-Juba province. Jubaland Facts DISTRICTS The city is divided into four 'degmo' or districts. Farjano, Faanoole, Siinaay and Calanleey. Because the city started with Calenleey, it is the oldest of all four districts. The district is home to a diverse group of Somalis, including the Baajuun, Hindi (Indian), Carab (Arabs), Mushunguli (Bantu), Barawaani (Bravanese), and many other minorities. Somali Civil War See Also: Somali Civil War After the former Somali President Siad Barre was overthrown, Kismayo became a city in constant turmoil, fought over by warring clans vying for control of the area. There was prolonged fight for control of the city among various tribes. Islamic Courts Union See Also: Rise of the Islamic Courts Union (2006) On January 16 , 2006 , nine people were killed in heavy fighting, between factions of the Jubba Valley Alliance, for control of Kismayo. On September 24 , 2006 , Kismayo was invaded by the Islamic Courts Union (ICU). BBC Report: Islamists capture key Somali port War in Somalia See Also: War in Somalia (2006–present) |
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