MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Mortar fire from Islamic extremists has pummeled large parts of the Somali capital two nights this week, raising fears among residents of a return to the days of constant conflict and prompting government and security officials to spring into action.

So far the attacks appear to have been more bark than bite. No deaths have been confirmed by officials and a hospital nurse said 12 wounded patients were treated.

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