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Chronic Failures in the War on Terror – From Afghanistan to Somalia (April 2008)

Chronic Failures in the War on Terror - From Afghanistan to Somalia

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In order to adorn the twilight of his presidency with a success story in his self-proclaimed ‘War on Terror’, President Bush should implement a high-intensity, Fast Track policy for Somalia and Somaliland that pushes the former towards stability and rewards the latter for its significant achievements over the past decade. Fast tracking Somaliland recognition will send a shock wave to Somalia, and send

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Chronic failures of US-led “war on terror” bolstering Somali and Afghan extremists

23 April 2008

Chronic failures of US-led “war on terror” bolstering Somali and Afghan extremists

President Bush must implement a Fast Track ‘Surge for Peace’ to bring stability to Somalia

Recognition of Somaliland a political necessity in fight against extremism
LONDON – The current US-led War on Terror approach is creating a political space in which extremists such as Al-Shabab in Somalia and the Taliban in Afghanistan have become legitimate

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Afghan and Somali Views on the United States Presidential Elections 2008 (April 2008)

Afghan and Somali Views on the United States Presidential Elections 2008

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With both Afghanistan and Somalia strongly affected by US policy, the results of this year’s US Presidential elections are critical for both countries. Currently, three candidates remain in contention to succeed President Bush in the White House: Democratic rivals Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, and Republican Senator John McCain.

In March-April 2008, a series of interviews were carried out in Afghanistan and Somalia

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Afghans want Senator Obama for US President

17 April 2008

Afghans want Senator Obama for US President

Somalis support Senator Clinton as a peace partner

Peace an overriding concern amongst both Afghans and Somalis

Afghans and Somalis ask next US President to work for reconciliation with Muslims
LONDON – The people of Afghanistan would like to see US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama take over at the White House, while Somalis would prefer to work with Democratic rival

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