UN condemns Somalia's use of child soldiers, but US aid still flows
Both the insurgent group Al Shabab and the US-backed Somali government rely on children to fill their ranks, human rights officials say. The United States this week joined other members of the United Nations Security Council in condemning the growing use of children in conflict – as soldiers, bomb makers, cooks, and sex slaves – by rebel groups and governments alike.
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French hostage in Somalia asks help for release: SITE
DUBAI — A French security advisor kidnapped in Somalia 11 months ago appealed for help to secure his release, in a video posted on jihadist websites and picked up by the SITE monitoring group on Wednesday.... - 10 Jun 2010 |
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Insurgents Attack Palace in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least 14 people were killed and more than 25 were wounded on Sunday in heavy fighting between government troops and insurgents who attacked the presidential palace with mortars, witnesses and officials said. ... - 24 May 2010 |
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SOMALILAND: Canadian, American warlords, Al-Shabab vow to disrupt elections
A Canadian and an American of Somali nationals, among other nationalities, with al-Shabab terrorists plan a massive violent campaign against Somaliland polling stations in June 2010. A Canadian and an American! Hard to belief, isn’t it? Not only is it hard to swallow that some of the individuals gearing up for a showdown with Somaliland security forces live in the heart of Canada and U.S., but also these warmongers would slip back to Canada and U.S. without any problems. What is more upsetting is that both Canada and U.S. hypocritically scream about terrorist threats against their nations while they remain oblivious of their citizens fomenting a destructive campaign in Somaliland and elsewhere.... - 24 May 2010 |
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OIC Secretary General addresses the International Conference on Somalia in Istanbul
Upon the invitation of H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, and H.E. Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General, Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) participated in the International Conference on Somalia held in Istanbul on 22 May 2010.... - 24 May 2010 |
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Britons join the jihadist ranks to fight in Somalia
A growing number of Britons are answering the call to jihad in Somalia and joining the ranks of militants linked to al-Qaida ahead of an American-backed drive next month to strengthen the country's army.... - 02 May 2010 |
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Two Bomb Blasts kill at Least 30 in Somalia
Two explosions inside of a crowded mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia have killed at least 30 people and wounded up to 70 others. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Beacon of truth in war-torn Somalia
FREEDOM of speech is a rare privilege in a land ravaged by war, famine and drought. So when the opportunity presents itself – in whatever form – it is seized upon eagerly.... - 04 Apr 2010 |
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Gulf of Aden pirates are having less success
As shipping companies employ defensive tactics, the percentage of successful attacks falls slightly despite a 62% increase in the number of attempts in the Gulf of Aden in 2009.
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Senior Islamist Leader Assassinated in Somalia
A senior insurgent leader from Hizbul Islam has been shot to death in Mogadishu, deepening a leadership crisis inside the Islamist rebel group. The official, Bare Ali Bare, was an outspoken critic of Hizbul Islam's one-time ally, al-Shabab, raising speculation that the militant group carried out the assassination.... - 10 Mar 2010 |
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Somali forces 'kill al-Qaeda man'
Somali government forces have killed a senior Jordanian al-Qaeda fighter, national security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Ali has told the BBC.
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Somalia: UN envoy deplores deadly bombing in capital
25January 2010 – The leading United Nations official for Somalia condemned today’s deadly explosion at a hospital in Mogadishu that took place hours after he visited the capital for talks with senior Government officials and African Union peacekeepers. ... - 26 Jan 2010 |
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Group Warns Drought Worsening in East Africa as More Rains Fail
Aid group Oxfam says millions of people across East Africa are fighting for basic survival after another consecutive rainy season failed. The next rains are not expected in many of the hardest-hit areas until April - although there is no guarantee these will come either. ... - 17 Dec 2009 |
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