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Africa · SomaliaGarowe -- Puntland's regional government has issued a strongly worded statement in response to accusations from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), which claimed that Puntland authorities had "pirated" and hijacked a weapons-laden vessel off the northeastern coast.See the Story
Somalia: Puntland Responds to Federal Government's Piracy Accusation Over Seized Arms Ship
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African Union · MogadishuThe US-backed Somali military has "melted" in the face of an al-Shabaab offensive in southern and central Somalia despite receiving billions of dollars in international support over the years, AFP has reported. Citing data from the think tank Sahan Research, the report said that in its counteroffensive this year, al-Shabaab…See the Story
US-Backed Somali Army 'Melts' in Face of Al-Shabaab Offensive Despite Billions in International Support - News From Antiwar.com
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