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Somali security forces desert, govt vanishing-UN | Antiwar Newswire

Somali security forces desert, govt vanishing-UN | Antiwar Newswire: "UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The ranks of Somalia's army and police have been gutted as most soldiers and police officers have deserted, often taking their weapons and vehicles, according to a new U.N. Security Council report."

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