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On the recordAugust 2, 2011
In Somalia, after that issue, it is still a pretty dangerous place, and al-Shabaab has used violence and intimidation to carry out its intent.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson describes the ongoing dangers NGOs face from al-Shabaab in Somalia.

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