Height of ICU power

The ICU succeeded in taking control of the capitol, Mogadishu, in the Second Battle of Mogadishu. They succeeded in gaining the support of the remaining warlords and together they were able to drive out the ARPCT. Over the years they were able to expand their borders to Puntland and southern and middle Jubaland. Due to the Islamic movements growing power and militant ideals tension got worse between the ICU and Islamists and other factions of Somalia, which comprised of Transitional Federal Government (TFG), Puntland, and Galmudug. Ethiopia also joined the fray to help secular forces of Somalia. The ICU was able to gain support of Eritrea and mujahideen, which both declared holy war against Ethiopia because Ethopia was occupying Gedo and deployment around Baidoa.