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    Allegations of nepotism also dogged the former prime minister. "He collected taxes from the airport and the seaport and put the money in his pocket and his family's mouth" said Abdullahi Tooxow, a Mogadishu student. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    He collected taxes from the airport and the seaport and put the money in his pocket and his family's mouth
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago
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Somalian prime minister resigns
  1. With respect to the situation the country is undergoing, the humanitarian catastrophe facing us and the long-standing deadlock among us, I welcome the resignation
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago
  2. But at the same time, government police were not paid their salaries in six months.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago
  3. Gedi failed to rehabilitate even a single elementary school or clinic around the country
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago
  4. This government has not been performing very well in a lot of areas, and we hope breaking this stalemate will enable it to do better
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago
  5. We hope they use this opportunity to reach out to the clans and [opposition groups] and find a prime minister who will have a broader appeal and better reputation.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 25 months ago

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