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Somalia: Security Council Extends Support for AU Force in Somalia
UN News, 16 May 2018
The Security Council on Tuesday gave its backing to the African Union force in Somalia, AMISOM, extending its deployment until at least the end of July. Read more »
Peacekeepers to Stay in Somalia For Now
The current mandate due to expire on May 31 has been extended for another two months. This will allow for a review of recommendations in a joint assessment report on Somalia, which will be presented on June 15.
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Somalia: UN Extends African Peace Mission in Somalia
Shabelle, 16 May 2018
A UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Somalia, which faces attacks by an Al-Qaeda affiliate, received unanimous Security Council backing Tuesday until July 31. Read more »
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Africa: Somalia Says It's Ready to Take Over Security Responsibility From AU
Shabelle, 14 May 2018
The Somali government has told a joint team from the U.N. and AU that it remains committed to taking over security responsibility as the country transitions from failed to state to… Read more »
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Somalia: Fireworks Display, 'Mortar Shelling' And Grenade Attack Usher in Ramadan in Mogadishu
Dalsan Radio, 17 May 2018
Residents of Wabeeri, Howl-Wadag and Hamarweyne in the Somalia capital reported mortar shelling explosions in the districts on then eve of the month of Ramadan. Read more »
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Somalia: AU Mission to Somalia Camp Where Everyone Carries a Gun
Nation, 18 May 2018
Captain (Dr) Robert Tsimba wears a stethoscope, attending to patients seeking treatment at a military camp in Somalia, but still tightly holds an M4 assault rifle. Read more »
InFocus
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Abdifitah Hajji Abdulle, the deputy governor of Lower Shabelle region has said that the bomber targeted a marketplace in Wanlaweyn, where narcotic leaves locally known as Khat is ... Read more »
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A court run by militant group Al-Shabaab convicted the woman of polyandry for being married to eleven men without divorcing any. Read more »
