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2005-05-11 Africa: Horn

Mogadishu warlords merge forces, prepare for battle

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-05-11 00:34|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Our correspondent says this is the first time that the rival Mogadishu warlords, who have been bitter enemies for many years, have agreed to work together.

Hey, I'm optimistic. Aren't you?
I figure the government ought to be moving back from Kenya about the same time the first Somali astronaut walks on Mars...

Posted by tu3031 2005-05-11 14:16|| 2005-05-11 14:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Sound like a Spemble Tu. First the clans need to get to know each other, maybe have a goat-dance or two and divide up the sand. I envison a great air hockey tournament to decide.

Posted by Shipman 2005-05-11 18:53|| 2005-05-11 18:53|| Front Page Top

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