President talaban Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed's new talaban administration is expected to today (Monday) begin the process of ensuring the Somali capital is safe for ordinary Somali residents. The government Sunday urged all militant groups to lay down their weapons as it begins the process of restoring peace and security to the capital. Security in Mogadishu deteriorated after hard line insurgent groups including al-Shabaab seized control of several parts of the city soon after former President Mohammed Siad Barre was overthrown by a coup d'etat in 1991. Described by Washington as a terrorist organization with links to al Qaeda, al-Shabaab has refused to recognize the new administration, vowing to eventually take over the country. Abdisalam Guled is the spokesman for the Somali prime minister. He tells reporter Peter Clottey that ordinary Somalis demand the return of peace to the capital, Mogadishu. ..more..http://www.voanews.com/english/Africa/2009-03-16-voa2.cfm
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