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08 November 2009

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Spotlight on Somalia

Refugees moving to higher ground in Kenya's Dadaab when it was hit by floods (file photo)

Hundreds of Thousands of Somali Refugees in Kenya Threatened by Floods

UN refugee agency appealing for $2.8 million to help more than 300,000 refugees in two camps in Kenya

Saudi Arabia Resumes Livestock Trade with Somalia

Al-Shabab Tightens Grip in Somalia

Somali Pirates Move Kidnapped British Couple to Land

New Somali Debit Card Expected to Boost Business Transactions Audio Clip Available

Somalia Prime Minister Says Government Will Crackdown on Piracy Audio Clip Available

Yemen Arrests al-Qaida Suspect Among Six Somalis

Uganda, Burundi Condemn Threats By Somali Insurgents Audio Clip Available

Al-Shabab Threatens Uganda, Burundi

Somali General Confirms Kenya Recruiting Soldiers Audio Clip Available

Rise in Somali Piracy Contributes to Increase Worldwide Audio Clip Available

Asylum Claims Rise in Industrialized Countries Audio Clip Available

Another Ship Hijacked Off Somali Coast

Somalia Peacekeepers Accused of Firing Into Civilian Areas

UN Official Says World Failing Somali IDPs

El Niño Rains Begin in East Africa

Watchdog Says Media Freedom in Europe Plummeting Audio Clip Available

Somali Clan Disputes Giving Boost to al-Shabab Audio Clip Available

Many in Central Somalia Need Food Aid Because of Drought Video clip available

Somali Pirates Seize Singapore-Owned Ship

Some Background

For More Information on Somalia:
      Background from U.S. State Department
   United Nations Political Office for Somalia
       Research from U.S. Library of Congress

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