GENEVA — The United Nations says fighting has killed at least 80 civilians in Somalia's capital over the last two weeks. More than 100 people have been injured.
U.N. humanitarian office spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs says the true number of injured is probably higher because figures are unavailable for some hospitals in Mogadishu.
Violence has raged between government forces and Islamic militants since last month.
Byrs says thousands have been driven from their homes in the last two weeks. She told reporters Friday that nearly half of Somalia's 8.3 million people need food and other assistance.
Recent droughts and high food prices have added to the country's problems. Somalia has been without a stable government for more than 17 years.