AU peacekeepers expand bases in Somali capital

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Saturday September 18, 2010 - 22:39:12 in News In English by Xarunta Dhexe
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OGADISHU, Somalia – The African Union's peacekeeping mission says it's extending across Somalia's troubled capital by setting up seven new bases after a month of violence.

MMission spokesman Maj. Barigye Bahoku says the rapid pace of expansion is threatened because the force has not reached its full strength of 8,000, from 7,100 now.
ed their posts.
Militants allied with al-Qaida are trying to overthrow Somalia's weak, U.N.-backed government and install a harsh interpretation of Islamic law. Somalia has not ha
The expansion follows a month of fighting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Officers say some new bases are necessary because Somali government troops deser
td an effective government for 19 years.

Akhrise hoos kadhiibo fikirkaaga


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