In December 2006, the ICU lost much territory after defeats at the battles of Baidoa, Bandiradley, and Beledweyne, retreating to the capital, Mogadishu.
En decembro de 2006 as UCI perderon unha considerábel porción de territorio despois das derrotas nas batallas de Baidoa, Bandiradley e Beledweyne, repegándose para a capital, Mogadixo.