Somalia: Ethiopia Must Admit Defeat, Says Islamist

Africa reports, "A spokesman for an Islamist guerrilla group waging war in central and southern Somalia has declared that the insurgency will continue despite yesterday's peace deal. Muktar Robow "Abu Mansur," spokesman for al Shabaab insurgents, was flanked by masked gunmen as he addressed the media in person for the first time since Ethiopian troops ousted Islamic Courts rulers from Mogadishu in December 2006. "I say [Ethiopian Prime Minister] Meles Zenawi must admit defeat, because he found people who hide his defeat after his power was severely weakened," Abu Mansur said. more..http://www.africanpath.com/p_comments.cfm?articleID=184366

Peace deal focus of Somalia meeting

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NATO flotilla escorts first cargo ship to Somalia

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-10-27-nato-somalia_N.htm

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NAIROBI, Kenya, October 27 (Compass Direct News) – Among at least 24 aid workers killed in Somalia this year was one who was beheaded last month specifically for converting from Islam to Christianity, among other charges, according to ...Jihad Watch - http://www.jihadwatch.org/

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