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Djibouti: Violence Breaks Out in District of Capital
DW, 22 December 2015
Rival accounts of the fatal unrest have been given by the Djibouti authorities and an opposition group. Up to 19 people may have been killed according to the government and… Read more »
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Djibouti: Seven Civilians Died in Clashes, Says Foreign Minister
Government of Djibouti, 22 December 2015
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Djibouti H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf said today that claims 19 civilians were killed at Balbala during a religious gathering… Read more »
Civilians Killed in Djibouti Clashes
There is a dispute over the number of people who died in Djibouti when civilians clashed with the police at a religious celebration. The opposition said 19 had died, while the foreign minister put the death toll at seven.
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It is believed that China intends to buttress its growing economic involvement in Africa with a military presence. Read more »
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The Chinese-built line linking the two countries, at a cost of U.S.$4 Billion, is part of a plan to boost the manufacturing sector. Read more »
