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BBC News - Somalis rally against al-Shabab Islamists and bombing

BBC News - Somalis rally against al-Shabab Islamists and bombing: "Hundreds of Somalis have taken to the streets of Mogadishu to protest against al-Shabab, the group held responsible for a deadly suicide attack last week.

Protesters burned the group's flag in what analysts say is an unprecedented show of anger at the militants, who control large parts of the country.

Although al-Shabab has been widely blamed for the atrocity, the group has issued a statement denying involvement.

Three government ministers were among some 22 people killed in the attack.

A suicide bomber disguised as a woman in a veil blew himself up at a graduation ceremony in the capital last Thursday."

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