Somalia: September 3, 2002

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The UN suspended all flights and ground operations in southern Somalia because someone had fired at UN aircraft. The aircraft was involved in food distribution. Local tribal elders arranged to get the gunmen off the airstrip and are negotiating with UN officials to restore operations.

 

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