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Somalia: Weapons banned to carry in Balad district
2006-05-05
Bal'ad 05 May. 06 ( Sh.M.Network) Balad town of middle shabelle region in Somalia have banned to carry weapons in the streets of the town on Friday. Officials said. The administration of Balad 30 km north of Mogadishu said if any one seen in carrying gun in the town would be fined with 300,000 So.Shillings as well as two months of prison.
Wyatt Earp did the same thing in Dodge City, when's the shootout with the al-Clanton clan?
Balad town is under the control of Muse Sude Yalahow, one of powerful warlords in Mogadishu and member of the newly formed alliance for restoration peace and counter terrorism (ARPCT), which fought with militia of Islamic courts in the city. The district troops have been told to remain in their barracks outside of the town.

The chairman of Balad admin Mohamed Muse said the move was taken to prevent the insecurity and it has already brought changes to the situation.
"Thar's a new sheriff in town!"
Posted by:Steve

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