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Overview of articles regarding local community published in Somaliland Sun



Somaliland: Edna as Keynote Speaker on End Fistula Day
Friday, 24 May 2013 00:26

Somaliland - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) desiEdna at fistula day 2013Edna at fistula day 2013gnated May 23 as International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.

This was the first year of "Fistula Day," marking the tenth anniversary of the UNFPA's Campaign to End Fistula. Who better to serve as keynote speaker at today's celebration in Hargeisa than the person who has been at the forefront of the battle against fistula in Somaliland since 2002?

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Somaliland: Evidence of War Crimes Unearthed
Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:17

Mass graves in Hargeisa caused by war criminalsMass graves in Hargeisa caused by war criminalsSomalilandsun- In recognition of the Unsung war Hero Colonel Ahmed Hasan Abokor 'Huudle' who filmed the Bombings of Hargeisa by the Somalia National Airforce in June 1988 we repost this article on mass graves that is as a result of the film that showed the world evidence of atrocities.

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Somaliland: Villagers in Sanaag Celebrate 22 years of Nationhood with Pleas for Water
Sunday, 19 May 2013 16:10

Camel landers on paradeCamel landers on paradeBy: Liban Haji Rabi

ERIGAVO (Somalilandsun) – Residents of Karin Village atop the Scenic Dallo Mountain in Erigavo District of Sanaag region have appealed for help in securing sufficient and safe drinking water.

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Somaliland: Fighting Against FGM
Saturday, 18 May 2013 16:58

Women better off through concerted effortsWomen better off through concerted efforts

As we commemorate 22 years of Independence various actors among them the government, International and local NGO's plus the gallant Dr Edna Aden continue to strive for the betterment of women in the country.

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Somaliland: Fighting Maternal Mortality
Friday, 17 May 2013 11:04

By: Jenni MorelloDr Edna AdenDr Edna Aden

Somalilandsun - Being a part of Half the Sky Movement has been an incredible, eye-opening experience that has taught me a lot about myself and has also empowered me to be a better woman.

I think of all the strong-willed and influential women I've met in the past year and one in particular jumps out at me.

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Somaliland: University Students Parley President Silanyo
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 19:10

Ms Naema presents president Silanyo with a Certificate of recognitionMs Naema presents president Silanyo with a Certificate of recognitionBy: Hasan O Horri

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Representatives of university Students have engaged in discussions on national issues with the head of state H.E Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo.

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Somaliland: Murderer Arrested but Might soon Walk the Streets, Legally Free!
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 18:21

Spouse Murderer M Ahmed HirsiSpouse Murderer M Ahmed HirsiBy: Yusuf M Hasan

BURAO (Somalilandsun) – Police are holding the Burao wife butcher pending his arraignment in court soon.

The arrest of the wife butcher Muhumed Ahmed came a couple of days following his escape after perpetrating the grisly murder of wife of two months in Sheikh Bashir estate Burao town.

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Somaliland: Edna’s One of Goal of Decreasing Newborn and Maternal Mortality
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 15:07

Edna attends to a patient Edna attends to a patient By Amy Szabo

Somalilandsun - When you meet Edna Adan Ismail and hear her talk about her life's work, you understand why. She is charismatic and compassionate, driven, and full of grace and beauty.

She's often been referred to as a "force of nature." And she has literally committed everything she has to achieve one purpose: decreasing the newborn and maternal mortality rate in Somaliland and the Horn of Africa.

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Somaliland: Nation Commemorates 22nd Anniversary of Independence on Saturday 18th of May,2013
Monday, 13 May 2013 20:23

Somaliland: Africas Best kept secretSomaliland: Africas Best kept secret

"Our independence day provides not only an opportunity to celebrate our successes but also a chance to look to the future" –President Silanyo

Government Press Statement

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Somaliland: Salahley Road Construction in Final Phase
Monday, 13 May 2013 17:54

Minister Hirsi Ali (R) is briefed before commissioning Salahley road works Minister Hirsi Ali (R) is briefed before commissioning Salahley road works By: Hasan O Horri

SALAHLEY (Somalilandsun) – The Tarmacking of the road connecting Salahley town and Hargeisa is soon to be completed.

This development follows after the presidency minister Mr Hirsi Haji Ali laid the foundation thus jumpstarting the construction of the remaining stretch of 5 kms.

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Somaliland: Demonstrator Dies in Burao
Monday, 13 May 2013 13:34

An injured Burao demonstrator lies in a pool of bloodAn injured Burao demonstrator lies in a pool of blood

Updated with a video of demonstrations

By: Yusuf M Hasan

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Attempts to quell angry demonstrations have resulted in the death of person in Burao.

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