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Scahill: US is making enemies in Somalia

New evidence reveals the secret role of the CIA in Somalia. This time it’s not only the case of more agents deployed in the country, but an increase of drone attacks and, most significantly, secret prisons run by the CIA. An investigative report in The Nation magazine also gives details on how the Agency trains officers among the Somali and plans missions against members of the Islamic militant group al-Shabaab, believed to have close ties to al-Qaeda. Jeremy Scahill, a national security correspondent and the author of the article, talks to RT’s Kristine Frazao.

UN Security Council extends Somalia peacekeeping mission, beefs up forces

UN Security Council extends Somalia peacekeeping mission, beefs up forces
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously decided to extend the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and beefed up forces by another 4,000 troops.
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Disgust at killing of cop
MINISTER of National Security Dwight Nelson has expressed ‘anger and disgust’ at the killing of Special Constable Dwayne Jackson in Portmore, St Catherine today.
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