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Somalia:
Insurgents' Defeat Leaves Town Between Hope and Fear
UNIRIN, 18 October 2010
The ousting on 17 October of insurgents by pro-government forces in Bulo Hawo, a town in Somalia's southwestern Gedo region elicited mixed emotions among war-weary residents,… Read more »
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Somalia:
Pro-Government Forces Seize Strategic Southern Town
Garowe Online, 17 October 2010
At least 10 people have been killed and about 15 others injured on Sunday after fierce clashes between Somali government forces and Islamist insurgent in southern border town of… Read more »
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Somalia:
Govt Troops Seize Southern Town
Shabelle, 17 October 2010
Many government soldiers with armed vehicles led by Barre Aden Shir (Hirale), a Somali MP took over the control of Balad-hawo town in southwestern Somalia completely, just after… Read more »
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Somalia:
Troop Surge Won't Solve Anything, Say Analysts
ISS, 18 October 2010
Following more than two decades of failed interventions, African countries are being called upon to send more troops for a "surge" against Islamic militants in Somalia. Jakkie… Read more »
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Somalia:
Heavy Clashes Hit Central Region
Garowe Online, 16 October 2010
Heavy clashes between Somali forces loyal to the moderate Ahlu Sunna and insurgent fighters have left at least 20 people dead and 30 others injured in town of Dusomareb, central… Read more »
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Somalia:
Fighting in Hiran Region Leaves 8 People Dead
Garowe Online, 16 October 2010
Fighting between the Somali government soldiers and hardline of Al-shabaab has broken out in Baladweyne, a parts of Hiran region in central Somalia, killed at least 8 people mostly… Read more »
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Somalia:
Islamist Fighters Clash, Killing Five at Bakara Market in Mogadishu
Shabelle, 17 October 2010
A bitter clash between Al-shabab and Hizbul Islam fighters broke out at Bakara market in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 5 of warriors injuring more others, witnesses told… Read more »
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Somalia:
Welcome Mr. Prime Minister, But Be Heedful of History
Garowe Online, 16 October 2010
Mr. Prime Minister, your job is to help resurrect a dead nation-state, not a dying one. Read more »