Monday, June 9, 2008

Despair as Somali peace talks end

United Nations-brokered talks to end 17 years of conflict in Somalia have been ended because the UN envoy said neither side would make concessions.
Ahmedou Ould Abdallah said busy international diplomats could not be held hostage by personality disputes. He said the continuing fighting was terrible for the people of Somalia.
At least 28 people were killed during clashes between Islamist insurgents and Ethiopian troops backing the Somali government over the weekend. more..http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7443462.stm

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