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Somalia: Government, Militia Group Joining Forces?

Jan 7, 2010 | 21:34 GMT

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Summary

Somali militia Ahlu Sunnah Waljamaah has requested money, weapons and training from the Transitional Federal Government in its fight against Islamist insurgent group al Shabaab. If the government and Ahlu Sunnah join forces, it could be a turning point in the fight against al Shabaab.

Somali militia Ahlu Sunnah Waljamaah and the Transitional Federal Government may be getting closer after a Jan. 7 announcement. (With STRATFOR map)...

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