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Magnitude of crisis hinders Somalia relief efforts

Somalia's government says it is making every effort to help refugees pouring into Mogadishu to escape the drought enveloping East Africa. The UN's Children's Fund began airlifting emergency supplies on Friday. But it will not reach all those in need just yet. The UN's World Food Programme says it will not get into southern Somalia - the most affected region as yet due to the large scale, affecting "a million people", of the crisis and the large amount of organisation that this operation demands. "We are literally on the discussion stage," said David Orr from the World Food Programme. Numerous appeals have been made to help the people of Somalia and the Horn of Africa in general. Some countries have made pledges to the UN but faced with hard economic times, many others may not be willing to commit anything at all. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi.

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Why millions die in Somalia?

Drought, high food prices, and conflict have lead to famine in many regions of Somalia. The United Nations held an emergency meeting to tackle these issues. But is it really going to change anything or will the world continue to turn a blind eye on deaths of millions in Africa? Follow Kristine on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Frazzie

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As Muslims Celebrate Eid Somalia Struggles

Eid al-Fitr dawned on Somalia but for many people it did little to alleviate their terrible conditions. Most of Mogadishu's residents have been displaced by war, and thousands of southern inhabitants were forced to relocate to the capital to escape the tough drought that hit their areas and killed their cattle. They hoped to find in the capital some respite from starvation. Nuria Moallem is just one of the people who recently fled from southern Somalia because of the famine. Two of her children died from starvation a few days ago and has nothing to cheer about during the holiday, especially as she is barely able to feed her remaining children. "We live in very hard conditions and I cannot feel the joy of this Eid. I look forward to getting the basics necessities at home" she said. This woman and many other families in this camp, are up against their greatest challenges. Their lives depend on aid through charity. As they celebrate Eid amidst this scenario they are hopeful that the next holiday will bring their families some happiness. Despite the odds, relief agencies are still trying to help families in need. In this camp, which the World Assembly of Muslim Youth supervises, clothes have been distributed to hundreds of poor families. One of the directors of the organization, Omar Ali Bawab, said: "We came today to distribute some gifts and clothes for children in order to help them celebrate Eid". Mohammad, a young boy, holding Eid clothes that the organization had offered him, expressed his joy. "I am very happy because they gave me clothes so I can share the joy of Eid with my family" he said. Adapted by: Sarah Sfeir By: Nadia Idriss Mayen-Abd al-Rahman Boukhari, Al Arabiya

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Jeremy Scahill "In Somalia We're Killing Tremendous Numbers Of Innocent People!"

August 24, 2011 MSNBC http://MOXNews.com

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Turkish PM visits famine victims in Somalia

http://www.dalkatv.com Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Somalia Friday, bringing more aid and drawing international attention to the famine gripping the Horn of Africa country. Mr.Erdogan's wife and a host of government officials also made the one day trip to Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. They plan to visit refugee camps and hospitals and deliver aid to famine victims. Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed was quoted in the Hurriyet newspaper as calling Prime Minister Erdogan's visit to Somalia an "historic gesture mohamed wadani london

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Clinton: Somalia to Receive Millions for Famine Relief

Clinton: Somalia to Receive Millions for Famine Relief At the International Food Policy research Institute, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the U.S. will increase aid for famine relief to the Horn of Africa, with 12 million U.S. dollars reserved for Somalia, the worst affected by the crisis. "The United States is the largest single country contributor of food and humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa. On Monday, President Obama announced that in light of the current crisis, we are making available an additional 105 million dollars in emergency funding. Today I'm announcing another 17 million on top of that, with 12 million designed specifically for helping the people of Somalia. That brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to the region to more than 580 million dollars this year. We are reaching more than 4.6 million people with this aid." Ms. Clinton said. Ms. Clinton re-issued her demand for Al Shabaab militants to give aid workers free entry into Somalia. "Still, a great deal depends on whether al Shabaab is willing to let international assistance be delivered. And so I once again urge al Shabaab to heed the calls not only of the international community, including the Arab league, but of the cries of their own people, and allow the secure delivery of relief to all those who are afflicted. The United States will continue to work with Somalis and the international community to bring the hope of peace and stability to Somalia. And we join all Somalis in hoping that there will be a future with a functioning government that can protect the Somali people against famine and help to build a sustainable agricultural sector." She added. Clinton called on governments and donors to contribute with immediate aid for the 12 million people affected by the worst drought and famine in decades in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Somalia. By Nadia Idriss Mayen Al Arabiya with Agencies

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UN continues relief in Somalia

The UN says it will not decrease aid to Somalia despite reports of food aid being stolen. The UN acknowledged on Monday that it has been investigating food theft in Somalia for two months. Reports indicate that gangs have been stealing aid from starving refugees, and selling it off for cash. The reports of theft of aid could reduce the flow of much-needed aid into the country. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from the capital, Mogadishu.

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Somalia Peace Confrence Part 1

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Somalia famine response dubbed inadequate

The United Nations has reported that the number of people at risk of dying from Somalia's famine doubled. While it has been three months since the famine was declared, the international response is still being overwhelmed by the crisis. Al Jazeera's Peter Greste reports from the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi.

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How a Predictable Drought Became a Tragic Famine in Somalia

Climate change, Islamic militants, lack of aid, and bad infrastructure conspire to threaten millions in East Africa

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Step Up for Somalia

Somali American Students in the Twin Cities walked about 6.5 miles for the thousands effected by the famine in Somalia and East Africa to raise awareness and funds. There are currently tens of thousands of people feared dead in Somalia from the worst drought in 60 years. The United Nations has officially declared the crisis a famine. Please do your part and donate to any relief agency working in East Africa. Mashriqq.com

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Somalia refugee camp hit diarrhoea and measles

The United Nations has warned the famine in Somalia is getting worse - particularly in the country's southern regions where outbreaks of diarrhoea and measles are complicating an already dire situation. Here doctors are stretched beyond limits to aid the thousands of sick, ailing and staring as over 200 succumb to malnutrition and exhaustion inside the largest refugee camp in southern Somalia. Al Jazeera's Nazanin Sadri reports.

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On Kenya-Somalia Border, a Desperate Scene for Famine Victims

Read the Transcript: http://to.pbs.org/qV2SQD Much-needed aid is on the way to more than 11 million famine victims in East Africa. Independent Television News' Marin Geissler reports from Kenya where hundreds of thousands of refugees have fled from Somalia.

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FAO South Somalia mission Aug 11 2011.mov

On August 2011, a delegation from FAO traveled to Dhobley in southern Somalia, in one of the first high level UN visits to the small border town in three years. Dhobley, located in Afmadow district in Southern Somalia is among areas severely affected by the current drought. FAO's Chief of Emergency Operations Cristina Amaral and FAO Officer in Charge for Somalia, Luca Alinovi, were shocked at how the Dhobley population, about 6,000 people, was taking a devastating toll of drought. Drought was killed thousands of livestock, disrupting Dhobley's major economic activity. The fact-finding mission was followed by immediate plans to intervene into Dhobley to ease the suffering in the Somali border town. Filmed and produced by Frank Nyakairu, FAO Somalia.

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Somalia's Political Future

Global leaders held a mini-summit on the political future of Somalia at the United Nations headquarters on Friday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly. U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said, "For the first time since the Djibouti Peace Agreement of 2008, there is a significantly more inclusive political process and a consensus of how to end the transition. It is time now for the Transitional Federal Institutions and Somalia's leaders to implement the roadmap to end the transition, keeping in mind that future assistance will be contingent on the timely attainment of the agreed benchmarks," Al Shabaab fighters retreated from Mogadishu after four years of battling government forces and foreign peacekeepers. The insurgent's retreat from the capital effectively handed full control of the city to the government for the first time since civil war broke out in 1991. Jean Ping, the Chairman African Union, called on the international community to continue its support of Somalia. But United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a stern warning to the summit. Clinton said it is time for the Somalis to take control. She said, "Time may be running out. If we don't do this right now, given the fact that the African Union Mission for Somalia has been successful in opening up the space in Mogadishu. If Somali leaders do not follow the roadmap that has been negotiated by Africans for Africans, then I don't know that the international community will be here next year and the year after with support. It is now up to Somalis," The U.N. will host a high-level meeting on its humanitarian response to the famine in Somalia and the rest of the Horn of Africa on Saturday. Speakers: U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon The Chairman African Union, Jean Ping United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton By: Ikram Al Yacoub Al Arabiya With Agencies

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Somalia wants new force to guard food convoys

The PM of Somalia's transitional government has told Al Jazeera his forces are ready to take on Al Shabab fighters if they attempt a return to Mogadishu. But the pull out of the Somali group has had little impact on the victims of the famine as the death toll continues to rise. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Mogadishu

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AJE speaks to Islamic Relief on the Somalia drought

Somalia is suffering its worst drought in 60 years, but getting aid to the country has been difficult because al-Shabab fighters control much of the country's most desperate areas. Jehangir Malik, the director for aid organisation Islamic Relief talks to Al Jazeera about the situation on the ground.

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UN probing theft of Somalia food aid

The United Nations is investigating the possible theft of food supplies meant for Somalia's famine victims. However, it has denied reports that half of all its aid is being stolen and sold on the black market. Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports.

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Famine Spreads in Somalia

More displaced Somalis from the Bay area moved into the semi-autonomous region of Puntland in droves on Tuesday, as the nation continues to suffer from drought and famine. This region is the sixth in Somalia to be impacted by starvation since the United Nation's first announced the outbreak of famine in July which has affected a little over half the population. On Monday, the UN said that the six out of eight regions south of the country are now affected by the famine, as 750, 000 Somalis are at risk of starvation. Amina Mohammed is an example of a person who has been displaced within Somalia. "I came from Bay in Southern Somalia last month because of the drought, I settled at Galkayo but the recent clashes scared me and I had to move from there. I got here yesterday but the situation looks the same from where I came from, I don't know what to do," she said. Moreover, aid agencies are facing difficulty supplying the people with food, as the al-Qaeda affiliated al-Shabab rebels are prohibiting incoming aid to the southern territory which they predominantly control. Also, displaced farmers don't have enough time to reach their farms to tend their crops by October, when brief rainfall is expected. "The situation at Bay was very bad, there is a lot of starvation there and there is no water. The last time it rained there was years ago and all our livestock was wiped out. We are farmers and all our crops died, I don't think enough attention is being given to this situation," she said. The displaced have been complaining about the lack of basic human necessities like food and shelter. Thirty percent are suffering from severe malnourishment and the UN reports two in 10,000 deaths a day. Since the end of dictator Mohammed Siad Barre's rule 20 years ago, Somalia has been hit by continuous conflict and civil war. The country has been ruled by interim governments since 2004, but a meeting was held by various stakeholders on Tuesday in the capital Mogadishu to discuss both security and political reform and the holding of elections next year. By Noora Faraj AlArabiya with Agencies Speaker: Amina Mohammed - Internally displaced Somali Voice: Nadia Idriss Mayen

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The Stream - Organisations providing aid to Somalia face scrutiny

With famine driving more Somalis to Kenyan refugee camps, social media users rally to financially support victims. But, are the donations really benefiting those in need?

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Somalia refugees at risk if talks are not inclusive: analyst

Somali leaders have begun gathering for a three-day national reconciliation conference under UN auspices amid high security in war-shattered Mogadishu. But talks that don't involve plans for a political solution in country will continue to put the hundred of thousands of refugees at greater risk, no matter how much money is pledged says Nuradin Dirie, an independent analyst specialising in the Horn of Africa.

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Feeding the starving in Somalia

Aid is slowly trickling into Somalia to help the hundreds of thousands of people affected by drought and famine. In Doolow, the last town before the border with Ethiopia, hundreds have gathered to get their first hot meal in days at an NGO feeding point. Duration: 01:55

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NYT photographer details Somalia's famine

In this extended interview, Scott Pelley speaks with New York Times photojournalist Tyler Hicks about his remarkable pictures, which are calling attention to the starving children in Somalia.

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Al-Shabab mark Eid in Mogadishu

Al-Shabab, Somalia's Islamist rebel group, have given Al Jazeera exclusive access to film them in Mogadishu during the end of Ramadan. Despite their withdrawal from the capital, they say the move is purely tactical and they were able to celebrate Eid in the city. Shabab members told Al Jazeera that the group remains "fully in control" in some parts of the capital and that they have secretly infiltrated others. Al Jazeera's Rosie Garthwaite reports.

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Somalia famine summit postponed

An African Union meeting on the famine in Somalia has been delayed for two weeks. The emergency summit was scheduled for August 9, but officials said this left insufficient time for all heads of state to gather. The famine, however, is spreading. The UN declared three new regions in Somalia "famine zones" on Wednesday, expanding the area where the highest rates of malnutrition and mortality are taking place, including the refugee camps in the capital, Mogadishu. The UN's food arm, FAO, said the famine is likely to spread across all regions of Somalia's south in the next four to six weeks. Famine conditions are likely to persist until December, FAO said. Half a million children are on the brink of starvation, with at least two of the famine zones under the control of al-Shabab, an opposition group regarded by US security agencies as linked to al-Qaeda. The UN says that about two million people in these regions cannot be reached and there are claims that large numbers of them are being held against their will.

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Somalia: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

David Muir returns to the East African nation to see the plight first hand.

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Somalia famine spreads 'beyond reach of aid'

Famine has spread to a sixth area of Somalia and tens of thousands of people have died as a result of severe food shortages, the United Nations has said. More than half of Somalia's entire population faces a severe food shortage, and the world body has now officially extended the famine zone. In Mogadishu, there are now half a million refugees and there are warnings from the UN that the famine could spread to the entire south of the country by the end of the year. The UN says it needs at least $1bn, but one leading charity says the public is being mislead into believing that money can solve the crisis. Medicine Sans Frontiere, Doctors Without Borders, wants international aid agencies to admit that reaching some of the worst affected victims of famine may not be possible. The French-based charity has criticised aid agencies and parts of the media for glossing over the realities of the situation. The World Food Programme, which is providing most of Somalia's food, says lives can be saved, but admits there are millions of people it cannot reach. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Mogadishu.

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UNHCR Visit to Somalia in Eid

The head of United Nations Higher Commission for Refugees, Antonio Guterres visited the Somali capital, Mogadishu, during Eid on Wednesday, to assess the current status of famine in the country. Guterres expressed his annual solidarity to a community during an important time that relates to their religious beliefs. This year, he picked Somalia and scheduled a visit that coincided with the end of the holy month of Ramadan - Eid. While this is a celebratory occasion for Muslims, Somalis have been suffering from the severe drought and starvation. "The international communities need to get together. All actors -- UN, Red Cross, Red Crescent, NGOS, Islamic organizations, need to work in a combined way, in a coordinated way, to be able to address the needs of these people that are suffering so much," said Guterres. According to Guterres, there are currently 850,000 refugees outside Somalia, and 1.4 million displaced inside Somalia, which he says is more difficult to support. "The Eid is a good moment to make this appeal, after Ramadan, to all parties to the conflict, to respect the humanitarian law, and to let humanitarian aid reach the totality of the territory of Somalia," he said. Relief aid agencies are finding it difficult to reach certain areas with millions of people who require aid. Many areas are under the control of Al Shabaab rebels, an al Qaeda-affiliated group. By Al Arabiya

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Child dies every six minutes in Somalia famine

There simply can be no compromise. Every life must count and we cannot afford to lose more lives to this crisis. مجاعة الصومال تقضي على الحرث و النسل، الأطفال الصغار، هنا ستشاهدون طفلان اخوة احدهم يدعى سام و الاخر أستر الأصغر سنا كلاهما يعاني سوء التغذية و كلاهما بحتضران جوعا أمام أعين العالم و في القرن الحادي و العشرين http://ourwikiworld.blogspot.com

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'Somalia in desperate need'

The World Food Program shows that drought and famine have affected more than 11.8 million people in the Horn of African country, creating a triangle of hunger where the borders of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia meet. Interview with Ayo Johnson African Affairs Expert, London.

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Turkey's Aid to Somalia

On August 13, Turkey's Islamic charity foundation IHH organized aid for victims of famine and drought in Somalia. Preparations were under way to send three tons of food to Somalia. IHH officials loaded food supplies into the ship as organization chairman Bulent Yildirim will be sending another ship in the coming days. Bulent Yildirim said, "We will dispatch another ship loaded with four tonnes of humanitarian aid this week. During the campaign we are aiming to send aid worth 50 billion Turkish Liras (28 billion USD) to Somalia." 3.7 million Somalis are suffering from severe famine after drought affected some 11.6 million people across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. The Turkish government has already dispatched two cargo planes loaded with 50 tons of food and medical supplies earlier this week and the Turkish Red Crescent is working with the government's development agency and Office of Religious Affairs to raise donations from the public. Turkish officials were carrying out preparations for a meeting of the 57-nation Organization of the Islamic Conference on August 17, 2011 in Istanbul. The drought, the worst in decades, has affected about 12 million people across the Horn of Africa. Famine conditions were expected to persist until the end of the year as drought, conflict and a lack of food aid have left 3.6 million people at risk of starvation in southern Somalia. Speaker: Bulent Yildirim, Turkey's Islamic charity foundationIHH chairman. Voice: Najib Bencherif By: Ikram Al Yacoub Al Arabiya With Agencies

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Reporters - Somalia: Hungry in a Warzone

Reporters - Somalia suffers the most serious humanitarian crisis in the world today (UN). The population is forced to flee famine stricken provinces. Some choose seek help in Mogadishu, a war torn city where the humanitarian organisations face the worst difficulties to help them. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 http://www.france24.com/en REPORTERS http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/18016 http://www.france24.com

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Inside Story - Somalia's food aid theft

How can aid agencies continue humanitarian work in a country where food supplies fail to reach the needy?

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Al-Shabaab's Famine - Somalia

4 million Somalis in danger of starvation To see more go to http://www.youtube.com/user/journeymanpictures Follow us on Facebook (http://goo.gl/YRw42) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/journeymanvod) In this report we bring you the first al-Shabaab interview with a Western news organisation since the UN declared famine in Somalia. They claim there is no crisis, but shocking images tell the real story. "Although we've saved many lives, 4,5 or 6 children die every day", says Doctor Abdalla Bulle. This is the result of a political deadlock, which has meant that aid is only trickling into an area hit by the worst drought in 60 years. Many aid agencies have pulled out of al-Shabaab areas and international donors are unwilling to rush in money, fearing it will end up in the hands of militants. Al-Shabaab deny they are hindering the aid effort: "we have only refused those who were doing more harm than good, and those with political agendas", a spokesman tells us. Indeed, on the ground aid workers seem more concerned with a lack of foreign aid than with AS interference. "There is no fear that aid agency funds are going to al-Shabaab. It's not humane that we can't access funds because of this fear", Hassan from Islamic Relief says. They, like other aid agencies here, maintain that they fully control the distribution of their aid. Some refugees say the group is controlling their movements, but there remains little evidence of corruption. To stop the disaster a full-scale rescue effort is needed, but while the argument over access goes on, the people's long wait continues. August 2011

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Deadly firefight over Somalia famine aid

Gun battles in a Somali refugee camp between Islamist group Al Shabaab and rebels has left at least seven people dead. The battles is compounding the effects of the already disastrous drought, and the constant fighting has left a legacy of violence making aid distribution perilously dangerous. Al Jazeera's Peter Greste reports from Mogadishu.

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Somalia

An introduction to K'naan & Sol Guy's preparation towards their journey into Somalia to provide famine relief. Shot & edited by Jordan Haro www.jordanharo.net

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Added: October 4, 2011, 1:14 am
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Somalia to Get More Peacekeeping Troops

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to send additional peacekeeping troops to Somalia during their annual meeting at its headquarters in New York on Friday. Security Council resolution 2010 raised the number of troops for the African Union Mission in Somalia from about 9,300 to 12,000. It also extended its mandate in Somalia until next year. The council has also called on Somalia's transitional government to carry out a roadmap leading to elections within a year. The new troops will likely come from Burundi, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Somalia's Ambassador to the United Nations, Elmi Ahmed Duale, said peacekeepers were urgently needed across his country. Elmi Ahmed Duale said, "Mr. President, as most of the members of the Security Council are aware of, the Somali security forces are overextended at present and they are contained only in Mogadishu and that it is of utmost urgency to enlarge and improve the capabilities of the Somali armed forces and police. Furthermore, as also stated by His Excellency, the Secretary-General, in order to consolidate and build on the recent security gains, it is essential to also enlarge the AMISOM forces. There has been positive reference to this in this resolution." In addition to security issues, Somalia is currently in the throes of a devastating drought and famine. Speaker: Elmi Ahmed Duale By: Ikram Al Yacoub Al Arabiya With Agencies

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Kidnappers flee with French woman to Somalia

Somali kidnappers have escaped into Somalia with their French hostage hours after a gun battle with Kenyan security forces who were trying to free the elderly and disabled woman, a cabinet minister said. Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports.

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Ahlu Kitaabka Xoolaha ay Qalaan Q1/2

SHEEKH BOQOLSOON ALLAHA U NAXARIISTO

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Added: August 16, 2011, 3:01 am
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