AU, UN agree to support Somali forces

The African Union and the United Nations have agreed to empower Somalia's national security forces in order to stabilise the chaotic Horn of African nation.

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Disabled persons in Galgadud complain of harsh living conditions

Dusamareb(Sunatimes)A section of the disabled persons in Galgadud region are complaining of harsh living conditions facing them, citing lack of humanitarian assistance as well as healthcare.

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Galmudug to prevent hijacked vessel from accessing its beaches

Galmudug will not allow Somali pirates holding a hijacked ship to access its beaches, Police officials claim.

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Al-Shabaab attacks Ahlu Sunna bases in Mahas town

Al-Shabaab militants on Friday launched attacks on Ahlu Sunna bases in the central Somalia town of Mahas, Hiran region, five days after pulling out of the town.

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Al-Shabaab loses new grounds to AU force in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Sunatimes) The African Union Force in Mogadishu said Friday it has secured entire Daynile district following a fierce gun-battle with Al-Shabaab militants earlier in the day.

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Heavy shelling reported in parts of Mogadishu

Artillery exchanges are taking place in areas outside Mogadishu between Al-Shabaab militia and the Somali government troops, reports say.

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UK diplomats investigate reports of arrest of British man in Somalia

Mogadishu (Sunatimes)UK diplomats are investigating reports that a British man has been arrested in Somalia on suspicion of links to the Islamist rebel group Al-Shabaab.

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UK minister for Africa welcomes the transfer of pirates to Somaliland

British Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed "the successful transfer of 17 convicted Somali pirates from the Seychelles to serve their sentences in prison in Somaliland".

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Somalia :Gangs kill young boys in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Sunatimes)Two young boys were reportedly killed on Wednesday night in parts of Mogadishu's Wardigley district after they were attacked by unknown gangs.

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President Sharif attends Arab summit in Baghdad

Baghdad (Sunatimes)Somalia's president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is today attending a landmark Arab summit due in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

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Somali children to benefit from $2.5 million worth project in Banadir region

Banadir(Sunatimes)Over 1200 Somali children will benefit from a Turkish funded project in parts of Banadir region, officials say.

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Russia to send new force to Somali coastline to combat piracy

Russia plans to send a new force to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, military officials say.

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Somalia :Seven arrested in Baidoa, Bay region

Baidoa(Sunatimes)Police have arrested seven suspects in Baidoa town after conducting a security operation in parts of the city last night, officials say.

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Suspected diarrhoea outbreak in Bardera town forces medics to call for medical help

Bardera(Sunatimes)Health worker in the rebel held south-west Somali town of Bardera, Gedo region, are calling for urgent medical aid to respond to an outbreak of suspected diarrhoea in the district.

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Al-Shabaab Crumbles and Defects in Puntland

The armed fighters in Puntland's Galgala hills have been undergoing a massive series of defections the past few weeks, losing officers and other key personnel to Puntland State security forces. This week, the largest-yet loss of manpower has befallen the Al-Shabaab divisions based around the oasis town…

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Somalia: TFG gives militant fighters 7 days ultimatum to surrender

Hudur town(Sunatimes) Somali youths fighting for Al-Shabaab militant group have only a week to renounce violence and surrender to the government side, officials say.

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Somalia Report Weekly Newsletter - Volume II, Issue V

Volume II, Issue V 26 March, 2012 Dear Somalia Report Readers, This past week, in Somalia…

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Al-Bashir sends condolences to Somalia

Mogadishu (Sunatimes)Sudanese president Omar Hassan Al-Bashir on Monday sent his condolences to the Somali governmnet following the death of the former TFG president Abdullahi Yussuf Ahmed who died in United Arab Emirates last Friday.

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TFG promise to help Galmudug

Mogadishu (Sunatimes)The Mogadishu-based Somali government has promised to help Galmudug regional State in developing the region, officials say.

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Somali leaders meet in Galkayo to discuss the Roadmap.

Galkayo (Sunatimes)Somali leaders are today meeting at the central Somalia city of Galkayo, to discuss speeding up the implementation of the current political framework dubbed "Roadmap" and drafting of the new constitution as well as selection of the new parliament.

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