News Topic - Somalia
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Alberta journalist kidnapped in Somalia may be in Mogadishu: friend
An Alberta freelance journalist reportedly kidnapped in Somalia on the weekend may be in the hands of gunmen in Mogadishu, a friend said Monday.
CBC.ca – Aug 25, 2008 1:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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An Alberta freelance journalist reportedly kidnapped in Somalia on the weekend may be in the hands of gunmen in Mogadishu, a friend said Monday.
CBC.ca – Aug 25, 2008 1:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Number of Somalis needing aid spikes
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The number of people needing humanitarian aid in Somalia has leapt 77 percent this year to more than 3.2 million, an authoritative new study has shown.
Reuters – Aug 25, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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NAIROBI (Reuters) - The number of people needing humanitarian aid in Somalia has leapt 77 percent this year to more than 3.2 million, an authoritative new study has shown.
Reuters – Aug 25, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Gunmen grab Alberta journalist near refugee camp in Somalia
26-year-old from Red Deer captured as she went to visit a refugee camp
The Globe and Mail – Aug 25, 2008 08:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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26-year-old from Red Deer captured as she went to visit a refugee camp
The Globe and Mail – Aug 25, 2008 08:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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2 Journalists Kidnapped
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A media organization yesterday confirmed that two journalists were kidnapped Saturday outside Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. Reporters Without Borders identified them as Amanda Lindhout, a Canadian working for French TV station...
New York Post – Aug 25, 2008 08:04 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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MOGADISHU, Somalia - A media organization yesterday confirmed that two journalists were kidnapped Saturday outside Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. Reporters Without Borders identified them as Amanda Lindhout, a Canadian working for French TV station...
New York Post – Aug 25, 2008 08:04 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Piracy Flourishes Along Crucial Shipping Lane
Pirates have been capturing ships and kidnapping crews in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia. Four boats were targeted in the past week alone. So far, a U.N.-backed naval fleet seems unable to stop them.
NPR.org – Aug 25, 2008 04:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Pirates have been capturing ships and kidnapping crews in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia. Four boats were targeted in the past week alone. So far, a U.N.-backed naval fleet seems unable to stop them.
NPR.org – Aug 25, 2008 04:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Journalists kidnapped at gunpoint in Somalia
A Canadian journalist and an Australian photojournalistkidnapped at gunpoint near the Somali capital of Mogadishu thisweekend are believed to be held by militia in the northeasternneighbourhood of Suqa Holaha village, according to the NationalUnion of Somali Journalists.
Canada.com – Aug 25, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A Canadian journalist and an Australian photojournalistkidnapped at gunpoint near the Somali capital of Mogadishu thisweekend are believed to be held by militia in the northeasternneighbourhood of Suqa Holaha village, according to the NationalUnion of Somali Journalists.
Canada.com – Aug 25, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Somali group hopes to make contact with Canadian's kidnappersA group representing journalists in Somalia believes it will be able to make contact Monday with kidnappers who claim to have abducted two foreign journalists - one Canadian, one Australian - over the weekend.
Canada.com – Aug 25, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Rudd says kidnapping 'sensitive'
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says the apparent kidnapping of Australian freelance photographer Nigel Brennan in Somalia is a sensitive and difficult case.
News.com.au – Aug 25, 2008 02:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says the apparent kidnapping of Australian freelance photographer Nigel Brennan in Somalia is a sensitive and difficult case.
News.com.au – Aug 25, 2008 02:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Canadian journalist kidnapped in Somalia
A Canadian freelance journalist and her Australian colleague remained missing Sunday, a day after they were abducted a few kilometres outside the Somali capital Mogadishu.
Canoe.ca – Aug 24, 2008 11:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A Canadian freelance journalist and her Australian colleague remained missing Sunday, a day after they were abducted a few kilometres outside the Somali capital Mogadishu.
Canoe.ca – Aug 24, 2008 11:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Media groups confirm kidnapping in SomaliaThe Canadian Press - MOGADISHU, Somalia - A Canadian freelance journalist and her Australian colleague remained missing Sunday, a day after they were abducted a few kilometres outside the Somali capital Mogadishu.
Yahoo! – Aug 24, 2008 11:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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