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The Guardian UK 6d ago

Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire

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Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’

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Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia’s political crisis again

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Al Jazeera 5d ago

Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu

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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire

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Iran says no 'tangible progress' in war talks, Trump says deal close

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Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule

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Al Jazeera 7d ago