MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 09, SPA -- Explosions and gunfire in the Somali capital killed 13 people and wounded nine others over the weekend, the latest upsurge of violence in a city already wracked by near-daily explosions, police and witnesses said. Eight civilians, four soldiers and a government officialdied Sunday, some from a land mine explosion, others from gunfire, officials were quoted as saying by the Associated Press. Mogadishu's police chief confirmed the deaths late Sunday, saying the government would continue security operations in the city, especially at a main flash point, the Bakara market. «Our objective is to restore law and order and create apeaceful environment for the traders,» said Police ChiefCol. Ali Said Hassan. «Deaths and injuries will happenwhen we struggle to control the security situation, whereweapons are in the hands of ordinary people.»--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/465922