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Anti US rally held in Somali capital |
2006-06-04 |
Anti American rally has been held in the Somali capital Mogadishu, where hundreds of people have attended on Friday. The rally was held in Tarabunka square in southern Mogadishu after Friday prayer and it was organized by the social revolution of defending religion and nation. Hundreds of people including veiled women, men and children were participating the rally in which was against the US policy in Somalia and anti terror and alliance and also in support of Islamic courts' activities in the capital. During the rally the American flag was burnt there by angry people who were chanting 'down US government' down anti terror alliance. Chair person of the Islamic courts' union Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed addressed to the protesters saying the Islam won and defeated its enemy. Sheik Sharif condemned the US government for involving in Somali affairs and fueling the crisis in the country instead of participating the peace activity. |
Posted by:Fred |