In 2006 , Ethiopian troops seized most of the south from the newly formed Coming_to_be Islamic Courts Union ( ICU ) .

During the events , many Warrant Chiefs were forced Hostile_encounter to resign and 16 Native Courts were attacked Attack , most of which were destroyed Destroying .

Courts were also disrupted Hindering , with some eventually being moved Motion to a hotel .

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 ICU 's influence was largely generated Creating by wealthy financial donors who sought Hold to enable the Islamic Courts Union to seize Hold power in the country to bring Bringing stability .