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Somalia: Trump Declares Parts of Somalia a War Zone
Shabelle, 30 March 2017
President Donald Trump has ordered that measures intended to prevent civilian casualties in Somalia be relaxed, effectively declaring the country a war zone. Read more »
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Somalia: U.S. to Expand Fire Support of African Union Mission in Somalia
DOD, 31 March 2017
President Donald J. Trump has approved a Defense Department proposal to provide additional precision fires in support of African Union Mission in Somalia and… Read more »
Trump Eases Combat Rules for Intensified Assault in Somalia
The Pentagon has announced U.S. President Donald Trump's approval of revised combat rules for U.S. forces fighting the Al Queada-affiliated Al Shabaab in Somalia, reducing protections for civilians as the U.S. military launches an intensified assault in east Africa..
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There is a general optimism within the African Union Mission that President Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo is likely to unite his country's security forces - divided along regional and ... Read more »
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Somalia: U.S. Military Sets Sights On Al-Shabab in Somalia
Al Jazeera, 3 March 2017
With frequent suicide bombings and assaults on Somalia's hotels and military targets, the armed group al-Shabab continues to threaten stability in the war-ravaged country. Read more »
