Armed relief: Somalia

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Millions in Somalia are in danger of starvation while its capital city of Mogadishu is terrorized by civil war. Ex-dictator Siad Barre has fled into Nairobi and is seeking asylum. The country is now in a state of anarchy, with clans fighting and killing over dwindling resources.

Social aspects, Civil war, Famines

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The squeezing of Sahnoun: the United Nations and Somalia

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Sahnoun resigned in anger over the UN's slow response to his requests for humanitarian aid and peace keeping troops during Somalia's civil war. Social conditions in Somalia and the political aspects of the UN relief effort are discussed.

Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, International relations, United Nations, Somali foreign relations, Sahnoun, Mohamed

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Subjects list: Somalia
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