LinkTV World News app now on the iPad!

Features include interactive map, in-depth stories, and more.

Download now. »
Somali Armed Group Lifts Aid Ban Amid Drought
July 07, 2011 from Al Jazeera English
The Somali group al-Shabab says it has lifted a ban on aid agencies operating in the parts of the country it controls. Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage, an al-Shabab spokesperson said, "We have now decided to welcome all Muslim and non-Muslim aid agencies to assist the drought-stricken Somalis in our areas." In some areas, one out of every three children is malnourished, in one of the region's worst droughts in 60 years.
(more) (less)
In This Video
Flash Player 9.0.115+ or HTML5 video support is required to play this video.

Watch Next

0:58
Dual Car Bombs, Gun Battles Rock Somalia's Capital
Dual Car Bombs, Gun Battles Rock Somalia's Capital

ITN News | Apr 14

At least 16 people have been killed in two car bomb explosions outside the law courts in Somalia's capital Mogadishu and in the gunfight that ensue...

Copy the HTML embed code below into your site or blog:
Embedded player size:
Include start time Insert current time
Include related videos, articles & actions