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Dagaalo culus oo galabta ilaa barqadii maanta ka dhacay qeybo ka mid ah Magaalada Muqdisho

Dagaalo  u dhaxeeya ciidamada dowladda KMG Soomaaliya iyo xoogaga hubaysan ee ka soo horjeeda  ayaa maanta waxaa ay mar kale ka dhaceen Xaafadda Siinaay ee degmada Yaaqshiid.   Dagaaladaasi oo mudo dheer socday islamarkaana la isku adeegsaday hubka nuucyadii kala … read more »

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SCENARIOS Somali government faces biggest battle yet

By Andrew Cawthorne NAIROBI, May 13 (Reuters) – Somalia’s fledgling government is facing its biggest test to date with battles against Islamist militants in Mogadishu killing scores and sending thousands fleeing the war-scarred capital. [ID:nLC789496 Here are possible scenarios for … read more »

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Madaxwenaha Soomaaliya Sheikh Shariif oo Maanta Ansxiyay ku Dhaqanka Shareecada Islaamka.

Madaxwenaha dowlada kmg Soomaaliya sheikh Shariif ayaa maanta Ansxiyay ku dhaqanka Shareecada islaamka kadib Markii uu Gudoomiyaha baarlamaanka u soo gudbayay Mooshinkaasi.   Madaxweynaha oo maanta shir jaraa’id ku qabtay xarunta madaxtooyada kadib markii gudoomiyaha baarlamaanku uu u soo gudbiyay … read more »

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Somali fighting kills 113 civilians in past 3 days

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A human rights activist says 113 civilians have been killed in fierce fighting in Somalia’s capital in the past three days. Ali Sheik Yasin Fadhaa of the independent Elman Human Rights Organization says 10,000 civilians fled … read more »

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Al shabaab oo ka digay in Ajaanib lagu tilmaamo Muslimiin ay sheegeen in ay u soo gurmadeen umadda Soomaaliyeed

Shabelle: MUQDISHO — Ururka Al shabaab oo ka digay in Ajaanib lagu tilmaamo Muslimiinta ay sheegeen in ay u soo gurmadeen umadda Somaliyed, waxaana ay dhaleeceeyeen hay’ada Culimada Soomaaliyeed. Madaxa siyaadada iyo arimaha gobolada ururka Al shabaab shiikh Xuseen Cali … read more »

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Indha Cadde oo sheegay in hubkiisa uu wareejiyay isla markaana uu ka fadhiistay howlaha soconaya

Shabelle: MUQDISHO — Indha Cadde ayaa sheegay in hubkiisa uu wareejiyay isla markaana uu ka fadhiistay howlaha soconaya. Sheikh Yuusuf Max’ed Siyaad (Indha Cadde) oo xalay wareysi siinayay idaacada shabelle ayaa waxaa uu sheegay in hubkiisii uu lahaa uu ku … read more »

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Spain to hand over Somali pirates to Kenya

MADRID: Fourteen Somali pirates held by the Spanish navy in the Indian Ocean are to be handed over to Kenyan authorities, its foreign minister has said, putting an end to a judicial row Miguel Angel Moratinos said the group were … read more »

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Meles says coordinated humanitarian operations between Ethiopia, UN show success

May 12 (ENA) – Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says Ethiopia has been working closely with the UN in ameliorating the problem of food shortage in some places in the country.     The prime minister on Monday received and held … read more »

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Spanish judge urged to drop pirate case

MADRID (AFP) — Spanish prosecutors Monday called on a judge to drop his case against seven suspected Somalia pirates who were arrested last week by a Spanish naval vessel, and release them to Kenyan authorities. The prosecutors argued the seven … read more »

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Death toll in Somalia clashes rises over 50 – Summary

Mogadishu – The death toll in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has risen to over 50 after the heaviest fighting so far this year. Islamist insurgents, backed by foreign fighters, continue to battle pro-government militias, witnesses and media reports said Monday. … read more »

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Hundreds flee Somalia’s capital after fighting

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds fled Somalia’s capital Monday in vehicles stacked with mattresses and belongings after at least 35 were killed over the weekend in some of the worst fighting in weeks in one of the world’s most violent … read more »

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AU Mission Blames Weekend Somalia Fighting on Anti-Peace Forces

Weekend fighting in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, described by some accounts as the worst in weeks has reportedly killed 35 people. Mortars and machine-gun fire reportedly pounded Mogadishu as residents fled the city seeking safety. Major Barigye Bahoku, spokesman for the … read more »

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Somali Pirates Release Greek-Owned Ship

By VOA News 11 May 2009   A maritime official says Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned ship captured in late March. Andrew Mwangura of the East Africa Seafarers Assistance Program said the MV Nipayia was freed late Saturday, and … read more »

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Iska Horimaad Culus oo u Dhexeeya Ciidamada Dowlada iyo Xoogaga ka soo Hor Jeeda oo Ka Socda Qeybo ka Mid ah Magaalada Muqdisho

Shabelle: MUQDISHO — Iska horimaad ayaa waxaa uu ciidamada dowlada iyo xoogaga ka soo hor jeeda ku dhex maraya qeybo ka mid ah degmada Yaaqshiid,waxaana weerao madafic ah ay ku hoobanayaan xaafdo ka mid ah magaalada Muqdisho. Iyadoo maalintii 5-aad … read more »

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Somali Leader Vows To Defend Fledgling Regime

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP)–Embattled Somalia President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed vowed on Monday to defend his fledgling government, which has been rocked by renewed fighting between government troops and hardline Islamists. “This is unfortunate fighting, waged by elements whose only skill is … read more »

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Abu Mansur Al-Imriki seen in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (Mareeg)—Witnesses said they saw several foreign fighters fighting a long al-shabab including the man who has been seen his pictures in videos that the Shabab broadcasted earlier.   The residents in Towfiq area said they saw the American Islamist … read more »

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Ciidamada Al Shabaab oo la wareegay maanta fariisimo badan oo Maxkamadaha Islaamiga ee taageerasan dowladda ay ku lahaayeen Muqdisho.

Shabelle: MUQDISHO Ciidamada Al Shabaab  iyo Xisbul Islaam ayaa  la wareegay maanta fariisimo dhowr ah oo Maxkamadaha Islaamiga ee taageerasan dowladda KMG Soomaaliya ay ku lahaayeen gudaha Magaalada  Muqdisho.   kadib dagaalo qaraar oo saakay ay ku waabariisatay  Magaalada Muqdisho … read more »

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For Somali Pirates, Worst Enemy May Be on Shore

New York Times – GAROOWE, Somalia – Abshir Boyah, a towering, notorious Somali pirate boss who admits to hijacking more than 25 ships and to being a member of a secretive pirate council called “The Corporation,” says he is ready … read more »

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4 men arrested on federal kidnapping charges (Video)

(WSLS10) Roanoke, VA — Call it role reversal.  Four men, who federal agents say planned to hold two women for ransom, are locked up tight in the Roanoke City Jail. Mohammed Guhad, age 19,  is a Somali citizen and Patrick … read more »

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Spanish Judge orders Suspected Pirates to be Brought to Spain

National Court judge Fernando Andreu said the suspects had to be imprisoned so that the Defence Ministry could bring them to Spain for questioning. The seven were being kept on board the military tanker Marques de la Ensenada, which is … read more »

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