Peace remains elusive in Somalia
Region: Somalia
By Zachary Ochieng Despite the relocation of the embattled Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG)—formed in exile in Nairobi in December 2004— to the capital, Mogadishu, last month, peace still remains e... more
Views: 1458Somalia Is On A Path Towards 'Peace,' From What The Agreement Says
Region: SomaliaFinally, it seems that a peace agreement for Somalia has been signed in Nairobi, Kenya. The country of Kenya itself has recovered from his share of violence. Back in December of 2007, Kenya went down the path of violence a... more
Views: 940Recent Fighting In Somalia Claims Life Of Somali Lead Journalist
Region: SomaliaThere has been little progress made in regards to the peace talks between Somalia’s interim government and the opposition force. The two groups had met in the country of Eritrea to talk peace. But, little progress ha... more
Views: 1317Further Fighting In Mogadishu Claims The Lives of 16 People
Region: SomaliaIn the African country of Eritrea, there were peace talks mediated by the United Nations between Somalia’s interim government and the opposition forces. At the current state, the interim government of Somalia is weak... more
Views: 1100Human Rights Group Blames Government Forces and Rebels For Casualties In Mogadishu
Region: SomaliaOn a Sunday report by the Elman Human Rights Group that is based in Mogadishu, Somalia, it says that at least 81 people were reported to be dead as a result of the fighting between the government troops backed by Ethiopia ... more
Views: 1048Two Libyan Diplomats Released In Mogadishu
Region: SomaliaThe two Libyan diplomats were seized while they were shopping at the main Bakara market. Their Somali driver sounded the alarm as he was the first one freed. While kidnappings in Mogadishu are rare, they are common in othe... more
Views: 1201Somali Colonel Killed In Landmine Blast
Region: SomaliaAsides from Colonel Ga’al, his bodyguard had also died when the landmine exploded under the chair upon arriving for work. This attack had taken place while the fighting continued between the Islamic insurgents and th... more
Views: 1053100 Burundian Troops Deployed To Somalia
Region: BurundiThe 100 strong force from Burundi flew into the heavily guarded airport in Mogadishu. It was hours after a clash between both the rebels and Ethiopian-backed government forces. Four people died as a result of the clashes. ... more
Views: 1053UN calls for 'safety zones' across Somalia
Region: SomaliaAccording to the United Nations, the constant battles taking place in Mogadishu between both Islamist insurgents and the Ethiopian-assisted government forces has created the worst humanitarian crisis in Africa. “... more
Views: 868Swedish Law Dictates No 'Armed Conflict' In Mogadishu
Region: United StatesAccording to the immigration agency of Sweden, Swedish law says there is no armed conflict in Mogadishu. While the rebels are fighting against government forces backed by the Ethiopian government, they do not control any t... more
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