Author Archives: Idil Sugule

Somali Pirates Pushed off Ship, But Kill Captain

Somali pirates attempted to hijack a ship Thursday night in the Mogadishu port but were eventually scared away by a rescue effort. The Syrian captain on the Panama-flagged ship was killed in the incident. The African Union forces and Somali … read more »

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Soccer helps in bringing kids together

Somalis work to find programs to keep children busy, productive When some people watch the Fort Morgan High School soccer team, they see the potential of cooperation among different parts of society coming to life. “We’ve got some great kids … read more »

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Desperate Somalis Take Risks to Escape War, Poverty

The United Nations refugee agency says security continues to deteriorate in Somalia. At the same time, it says poverty is increasing as prolonged drought is destroying ways to make a living in the country. Instability and the devastating effects of … read more »

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Al-Shabaab fighters ‘living in Australia’

A Somali religious scholar claims young Somali-Australians who have gone to Somalia to fight with terrorist group Al-Shabaab have returned and are living in Australia. When the Federal Government added the Somali Islamist group to its list of banned terrorist … read more »

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Taliban leader Mullah Omar takes aim at Obama

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar issued a statement Saturday telling people of the West not to listen to U.S. President Barack Obama’s justifications of war and vowing to defeat NATO troops like other invaders of history. In … read more »

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Burundi opposition seeks troop recall from Somalia

BUJUMBURA — Burundi’s opposition parties Saturday urged the recall of troops from Somalia after a rebel attack on African peacekeepers killed 12 soldiers from the central African nation as well as nine others. “If the mandate of our soldiers does … read more »

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YEMEN: Scores dead or missing at start of smuggling season

SANAA, 17 September 2009 (IRIN) – At least 16 Africans died, and 49 others are missing and presumed dead, in three separate incidents as boats smuggling them from Somalia to Yemen capsized in the Gulf of Aden on 13 and … read more »

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Graduate surgeon from Somali medical school becomes part of MSF team in Somalia

In December 2008, 20 Somali students graduated from medical school in Mogadishu. They were the first students to do so in almost two decades. Amongst them was 26 year old Dr. Hafsa Abdurrahman Mohamed. On completing her studies she decided … read more »

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Sixth Minn. man reportedly dies in Somalia

by Laura Yuen, Minnesota Public RadioSt. Paul, Minn. — A sixth Minnesota man is feared dead in Somalia after joining an Islamic extremist group there. But Troy Kastigar stood out from his fellow recruits, because the Minneapolis man was not … read more »

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Old Somali People (PHOTOS)

We’ve put together some photos of Old Somalis some dating back all the way to early 1900′s. So enjoy and learn the way Somali people use to live in the past. Special Thanks to DIRIOS <br /> <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1976417/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1976417/”>Do … read more »

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Breaking News – Abducted French agent escapes in Somalia: officials

MOGADISHU — One of two French intelligence agents abducted by Islamist rebels in Somalia last month has escaped and taken refuge at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, officials there said Wednesday. “I can confirm that one of the two French … read more »

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Watch this video and you’ll never TEXT again while driving !!!

The danger caused by texting while behind the wheel is no joke, and as an extremely graphic PSA from the UK shows in almost unbearable detail, the results can be truly deadly. The more than 4-minute video, which shows a … read more »

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Irfan Yusuf: Terror and the press a circus act

Well it’s that time of the year again. Time for the semi-annual metropolitan terrorism raid, for Australia’s various law enforcement and intelligence agencies to show that they still have some intelligence. And time for Australia’s media outlets to show just … read more »

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Prime Minister is upset and that “heads could roll” once the internal review is finished

Harper catching up on details IQALUIT–Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he’s happy Suaad Hagi Mohamud is back in Canada but admits he’s waiting for answers about her nightmare at the hands of Canadian officials. Harper suggested he became aware of … read more »

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Series of blasts kills 75, wounds 300 in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A series of explosions killed at least 75 people and wounded more than 300 in central Baghdad on Wednesday, the deadliest day in the Iraqi capital since U.S. troops withdrew from urban centers in June. At least … read more »

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France may charge tourists rescued from hot spots

PARIS – French tourists heading to risky foreign destinations could be asked to foot the bill if the French government comes to their rescue. A draft law proposed by the foreign minister would oblige travelers to reimburse air fare and … read more »

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