Islamic Courts Union
Also known as The rise of the Islamic Courts Union. Between May and July 2006 an offensive took place against the Islamic Courts Union by an alliance of warlords who were trying to seize control of Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. The Warlord Alliance was funded by the United States. This offensive led to the 2006 Battle of Mogadishu, following which the Islamic Courts Union expanded further in Somalia.