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MINNEAPOLIS – A Somali man who has been in U.S. custody for more than two years on terror charges is expected to request his release pending sentencing. Kamal Said Hassan pleaded guilty to providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and other charges. He will appear in...

Somali pirates capture huge tanker taking oil to US International navy patrols have not managed to halt pirate attacks.Pic courtesy BBC News Somali pirates have captured a tanker carrying oil to the US, officials say. The Greek-owned Maran Centaurus was about 1,300km (800 miles) off...

March 22nd, 2009 in Breaking News About 14,000 new Somali refugees entered Kenya UN: About 14,000 new Somali refugees entered Kenya in Jan. - People’s Daily Online. The United Nations agencies said more than 14,000 new Somali refugees have been registered in Kenya in January, adding to a...

Over 10000 Somali refugees flee to Ethiopia SudanTribune article : Over 10000 Somali refugees flee to Ethiopia - UN. February 10, 2009 (ADDIS ABABA) – More than ten thousand of Somali civilians, mostly women and children fled to Ethiopia since January, the UN refugee agency said yesterday...