The opposing forces were the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism ( ARPCT ) , and militia loyal to the Islamic Courts Union ( ICU ) .

The conflict Violence began Process_start in mid-February 2006 , when Somali warlords formed Coming_to_be the ARPCT to challenge the ICU 's emerging influence .

It was found Know after the battle Hostile_encounter that the United States was funding the ARPCT due Causation to concerns that the ICU had ties to al-Qaeda .

The ICU militia won control Control of Mogadishu and ARPCT forces left Departing the city .