Africa - Voice of America: UN: Battle Is Near for Key Somali Port

Africa - Voice of America africa

UN: Battle Is Near for Key Somali Port Aug 14th 2012, 13:19 The U.N.  humanitarian chief for Somalia says fighting for control of al-Shabab's largest remaining stronghold appears "imminent." In a statement Tuesday, U.N. official Mark Bowden said  he is "deeply concerned" about reports of civilian casualties in Port Kismayo caused by naval gunfire and airstrikes. He called for all parties to minimize the conflict's impact on civilians. Several African nations have troops in Somalia fighting al-Shabab, which is ... Media files: DC8C702C-D0C3-43B1-ACA8-571E4E0B20E4_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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