13 January 2013 — williambowles.info
France fails to free intelligence agent held in Somalia; Paris sends more …
Washington Post
PARIS — As France reinforced its intervention forces in Mali with additional aircraft and soldiers, French commandos launched a failed raid on the other side of Africa in a vain attempt to rescue an intelligence officer held captive for 3? years in …
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/hostage-in-somalia-killed-during-french-rescue-attempt/2013/01/12/963c42e2-5cae-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html
Somalia: A failed state is back from the dead
The Independent
Eighteen months ago, central Mogadishu was like an African Stalingrad. The
heat may have been equatorial but everything else seemed strangely
familiar: a dirty cat-and-mouse war, often fought hand to hand among the
spectacularly bombed-out ruins of a …
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/somalia-a-failed-state-is-back-from-the-dead-8449310.html
French Soldier Killed in Somalia Commando Raid
New York Times
Mr. Hollande called the mission in Somalia a failure and took
responsibility for ordering it. Mr. Allex was taken hostage on July 14,
2009, Bastille Day, from a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, along
with a colleague who later escaped. The …
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/world/africa/france-somalia-hostage-raid.html
French Commando Killed in Somalia Hostage Raid
ABC News
A raid to free a French intelligence agent held captive in Somalia for
three years went horribly wrong, leaving 17 Islamists and at least one
French commando dead in a mud-caked farming town deep in militant
territory. In the chaotic aftermath of the …
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/captors-kill-hostage-somalia-french-raid-18197209
Somalia: Free Journalist, Others Linked to Rape Allegation
Human Rights Watch
The Somali police are detaining a journalist and harassing a woman who says
she was raped, while letting those accused of rape run free. The new Somali
government needs to ensure that the police are part of the solution to
rampant abuses by the …
http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/01/12/somalia-free-journalist-others-linked-rape-allegation
Somalia: President Hassan Sh. Mohamoud makes his first visit to the United …
Horseed Media
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sh. Mohamud
has today left for the United States for a visit. The President is
accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E
Fowziyo Yusuf Haji Adan, and senior …
http://horseedmedia.net/2013/01/13/somalia-president-hassan-sh-mouhamoud-makes-his-first-visit-to-the-us/
‘France won’t give in to terrorist blackmail’
Telegraph.co.uk
“I have ordered the reinforcement of our French military forces in Bamako
to protect our citizens,” he continued. Meanwhile, in Somalia, French
commandos launched a failed raid to rescue an intelligence agent held
hostage there for three years.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/francois-hollande/9798459/Mali-Somalia-French-hostage-France-will-not-give-in-to-terrorist-blackmail-says-Francois-Hollande.html
Failed French Rescue Attempt Leaves Several Dead In Somalia
NPR (blog)
“The overnight operation was carried out by French special forces brought
in by helicopter to a location in southern Somalia controled by the
Islamist al-Shabab movement,” BBC reporter Hugh Scofield told our Newscast
unit. The firefight that followed …
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/12/169221687/failed-french-rescue-attempt-leaves-several-dead-in-somalia
France believes hostage killed in Somalia rescue bid
TVNZ
The intelligence agency team flew into southern Somalia by helicopter under
cover of darkness to try to free Denis Allex, held since 2009, by al
Qaeda-linked al Shabaab, on the same day France launched air strikes
against Islamist militants in Mali.
http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/france-believes-hostage-killed-in-somalia-rescue-bid-5317428
Somalia raid rescue goes wrong; hostage dead
Emirates 24/7
A French secret agent held hostage in Somalia for more than three years is
alive, Al Shebab insurgents said Saturday after the French defence ministry
said his captors had killed him. “(Denis) Allex still remains safe and far
from the location of the …
http://www.emirates247.com/news/somalia-raid-rescue-goes-wrong-hostage-dead-2013-01-12-1.490726
Hostage killed in botched rescue bid in Somalia
ABC Online
A French intelligence officer held hostage in Somalia since 2009 appears to
have been killed during a botched rescue attempt. A French soldier was also
killed in the failed early-morning operation in southern Somalia, while a
second soldier is still …
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-12/hostage-among-dead-in-botched-rescue-bid-in-somalia/4462530
French hostage feared killed in Somalia
Aljazeera.com
A French hostage has reportedly been killed during a failed rescue attempt
in Somalia. One French commando was killed and another is missing.
Intelligence agent Denis Allex was captured by al-Shabab fighters in
Mogadishu in 2009. But there’s some …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfX3JyCZpd0
Somalia appoints first ever woman to ministerial position
The Standard Digital News
The appointment of Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam as Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs in Somalia was a bold step by the fledgling
government. It was also a courageous move by Fawzia to accept such a high
and risky position in the face of …
French soldiers killed and hostage feared dead in Somalia
BBC News
France has stepped up security around public buildings and transport
fearing retaliation by Islamist groups after French military operations in
Mali and Somalia. A pilot was killed as air strikes were launched on
hundreds of Malian rebels. In Somalia …
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21000196
Hostage, troops die in botched French raid in Somalia
The Australian
TWO French soldiers and 17 Islamists have been killed in a failed bid to
free an intelligence officer captured in Somalia in 2009, who also
perished, French President Francois Hollande says. The overnight operation
involving some 50 troops and at least …
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/hostage-troops-die-in-botched-french-raid-in-somalia/story-e6frg6so-1226552866984
French bid to rescue hostage in Somalia fails
WGAL Lancaster
Photos. Somalia Flag. French forces swooped into Somalia for a rescue
mission under the cover of darkness, leading to a fierce gunbattle with
militants who officials fear killed the hostage, a French intelligence
commando. Southern California shivers …
http://www.wgal.com/news/money/technology/French-bid-to-rescue-hostage-in-Somalia-fails/-/9360200/18107440/-/fl16bfz/-/index.html
Hollande tightens security in France after Mali, Somalia action
Straits Times
PARIS (AFP) – France has ordered tightened security, including
anti-terrorist measures, following action against radical Islamists both in
Mali and Somalia, President Francois Hollande said Saturday. Mr Hollande
said France “has to take all necessary …
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/hollande-tightens-security–france-after-mali-somalia-action-20130113
French raids fail to rescue agent in Somalia, but halt al Shabab in Mali
South China Morning Post
France said yesterday a daring commando mission into Somalia to rescue a
secret agent who had been held by insurgents since 2009 had ended in
tragedy with the death of the captor and a French soldier. But the man’s
Islamist kidnappers said the hostage …
http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1126701/french-raids-fail-rescue-agent-somalia-halt-al-shabab-mali
Somalia: What Led the French Commando Raid On Al Shabab to Be a Botched …
AllAfrica.com
Bulomarer — Reliable sources in and around BuloMarer town in South
Somalia where French commandos raided late last night, say that the French
commandos first landed at a village called Daaydoog which is located at the
seaside and three kilometers …
http://allafrica.com/stories/201301120221.html
French hostage feared to have died after rescue attempt fails
RTE.ie
A French commando raid in Somalia to free a captive intelligence agent has
ended in the deaths of 17 Islamists and a French soldier. France’s defence
minister said the hostage also died in the failed rescue, but the man’s
captors said that he remained …
http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0112/somalia-french.html
French hostage killed in Somalia commando raid
Indian Express
At least one French commando was killed during a daring raid Friday night
to rescue a French intelligence operative held hostage in Somilia. The
captive officer, identified as Denis Allex, was killed by his captors
during the operation, the French …
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/French-hostage-killed-in-Somalia-commando-raid/1058604/
France Increases Security Amid Africa Operations in Mali and Somalia
Slate Magazine (blog)
A French hostage and two soldiers were killed during a secret service
rescue mission in Somalia just as the French military continued air strikes
in Mali to push back Islamist extremists that have been linked with
al-Qaida. At least one French …
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/01/12/france_increases_security_amid_africa_operations_in_mali_and_somalia.html
Hollande steps up France security over Mali and Somalia
BBC News
French President Francois Hollande has ordered security stepped up around
public buildings and transport because of military operations in Africa. He
was responding to the risk of Islamist attack after French forces attacked
militants in Mali and Somalia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20999348
Hollande ups security in France after Mali, Somalia action
Times of India
PARIS: France has ordered tightened security in public buildings and
transport following action against radical Islamists both in Mali and
Somalia, President Francois Hollande said on Saturday. Hollande said France
“has to take all necessary …
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/Hollande-ups-security-in-France-after-Mali-Somalia-action/articleshow/18001340.cms
Britain to Host Somalia Conference in May
Somaliland Sun
David Cameroon to host Somali talks in MayLONDON: Somalilandsun – Britain
is to host a new international conference on the future of war-torn Somalia
on May 7, the office of British Prime Minister David Cameron announced on
Friday. A spokeswoman for …
http://somalilandsun.com/index.php/world/2091-britain-to-host-somalia-conference-in-may
France raises domestic terror threat level after military strikes in Mali, Somalia
Ottawa Citizen
PARIS – The French president says the country will raise its domestic
terror threat level after military action in Mali and Somalia, promising to
increase protection at public buildings and transportation networks.
President Francois Hollande said …
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/France+raises+domestic+terror+threat+level+after+military/7811838/story.html
MP Survives Roadside Bomb in Mogadishu
AllAfrica.com
Mogadishu — A member of Somalia’s federal parliament has survived a
roadside explosion on Saturday in Mogadishu, Garowe Online reports. MP
Mohamed-Nuh Abdullahi, who was sworn in as an MP in August 2012, told the
BBC Somali Service that he …
http://allafrica.com/stories/201301130096.html
French soldier killed in failed Somalia operation
Radio New Zealand
A French soldier has been killed in a failed operation to free a hostage
captured in Somalia in 2009 and whose fate is unclear. Defence Minister
Jean-Yves Le Drian said all the indications were that hostage Denis Allex
had been killed by his captors …
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/world/125520/french-soldier-killed-in-failed-somalia-operation
French commando killed in Somalia hostage raid | The Salt Lake …
Mogadishu, Somalia • A raid to free a French intelligence agent held
captive in Somalia for three years went horribly wrong, leaving 17
Islamists and at least one French commando dead in a mud-caked farming …
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/55617893-68/french-killed-allex-shabab.html.csp
ilaahow kuwan somalia sheeganaya dhinac uun noo dhaafi, by …
By amuur
waxaan rajeynaa iney dhamaan doonto hadalka aadka u liita ee ay mar walba
ku hadlaan shaqsiyaad somalia isku sheega oo ay yidhaahdaan somalilnad
somalia ayey ka mid tahey taasi iney dhamaan doonto ayaan rajeynaa. insha
alah …
http://oodweynenews.com/2013/01/ilaahow-kuwan-somalia-sheeganaya-dhinac-uun-noo-dhaafi-by-cabdi-aadan/
Maraakiib Dagaal Oo Lagu wado Inay Somalia Soo gaaraan …
By sooyaalo
Saraakiisha badmarenada ee kanalka suweys ayaa u sheegay wakalada wararka u
faafisa Dawlada turikga ee anadolliyan in markab dagaal oo laga leeyahay
wadanka Talyaaniga uu kusoo jeedo xeebaha wadanka Somalia si uu ugu soo …
http://sooyaalnews.com/2013/01/maraakiib-dagaal-oo-lagu-wado-inay-somalia-soo-gaaraan/
Soldiers killed in failed French Somalia raid – ModernGhana.com
MOGADISHU AFP – Two French soldiers and 17 Islamists were killed in a
failed bid to free an intelligence officer captured in Somalia in 2009 who
also perished, French President Francois Hollande said Saturday.The
overnight operation …
http://www.modernghana.com/news/439307/1/soldiers-killed-in-failed-french-somalia-raid.html
SOMALIA: French defense minister says hostage killed by Al …
By muumin
The intelligence agency team flew into southern Somalia by helicopter under
cover of darkness to try to free Denis Allex, held since 2009, by al
Qaeda-linked al Shabaab, on the same day France launched air strikes
against Islamist militants in …
http://www.raxanreeb.com/2013/01/somalia-french-defense-minister-says-hostage-killed-by-al-shabab/
Somaliland oo ka hadashay mowqifkeeda ku aadan shirka Arimaha …
By Saacid Yare
Wasiirka-Dibada-Maxamed-Cabdillaahi-Cumar Wasiirka arrimaha dibadda
maamulka Somaliland Maxamed C/llaahi Cumar ayaa ka hadlay shirka lagu wado
inuu dalka Ingiriiska ku dhexmaro wafuud ka kala socota dowladda Soomaaliya
…
http://raadreeb.com/2013/01/13/somaliland-oo-ka-hadashay-mowqifkeeda-ku-aadan-shirka-arimaha-somalia-ee-ka-dhacaya-london/
Madaxwaynaha Faransiiska oo amray in la xoojiyo ammaanka …
By Sacdiya Garabey
Madaxwaynaha Faransiiska oo amray in la xoojiyo ammaanka diblomaansiyiinta
Faransiiska ee Somalia iyo Mali. Published on January 13, 2013 by Sacdiya
Garabey · No Comments. 13.Jan.2013 Madaxwaynaha Faransiiska Francios …
http://starfm.co.ke/2013/01/madaxwaynaha-faransiiska-oo-amray-in-la-xoojiyo-ammaanka-diblomaansiyiinta-faransiiska-ee-somalia-iyo-mali/
Lex Vander Urges FIFA to Give Somalia More Priority Than Ever …
Mr. Lext Vander who returned to his country overnight on Friday after the
successful completion of the first phase of the construction of Somalia’s
old soccer facility told his farewell ceremony at the Lido Sea Food
restaurant.
http://newsblaze.com/story/20130112170100shaf.nb/topstory.html
Somalia: A failed state is back from the dead – Duhur | News …
By admin
On one side were the forces of the Western-backed government, supported by
thousands of Ugandan and Burundian troops of AMISOM, the African Union
Mission in Somalia. On the other was al Shabaab, a virulent militant
Islamist …
http://www.duhur.com/somalia-a-failed-state-is-back-from-the-dead/
Failed French Rescue Attempt Leaves Several Dead In Somalia
It’s not clear whether a French intelligence agent is dead or alive after a
botched rescue attempt in Somalia on Saturday morning. The operation may
have dangerous implications for other French hostages being held across
Africa.
http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/01/12/failed-french-rescue-attempt-leaves-several-dead-in-somalia
Somalia: The Policemen Arrest a Journalist After an Interview on Rape
By marwa
Cairo January 13, 2013. The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information
(ANHRI), today, denounces the arrest of a journalist, by the authorities,
for interviewing reported rape victim who was raped by a member of the
Somalian army.
http://www.anhri.net/en/?p=10751
American Power: French Hostage Crisis in Somalia
By Donald Douglas
Helicopter-borne commandoes launched a raid on a hideout in a remote Somali
bush village to free the agent from the clutches of al-Shabaab, the
al-Qaeda-linked Somali militant group. But in the “intense” firefight
that followed, one French …
http://americanpowerblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/french-hostage-crisis-in-somalia.html
American Power
French commando killed in Somalia hostage raid – Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A raid to free a French
intelligence agent held captive in Somalia for three years went horribly
wrong, leaving …
http://news.yahoo.com/french-commando-killed-somalia-hostage-raid-203300027.html
IOM Somalia Receives Euro 1 Million from France for Stabilization …
H.E. Ambassador of France Etienne de Poncins shaking hands with IOM Somalia
Chief of Mission Mr. Ali Abdi following the signing of a cooperation
agreement …
http://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/iom-somalia-receives-euro-1-million-france-stabilization-programme
Somalia: French forces attack militant base
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — French commandoes have attacked a base of
Islamist militants in Somalia, a Somali intelligence official said.
Residents of the …
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/somalia-french-forces-attack-militant-base
Britain to host Somalia conference in May | ReliefWeb
LONDON, Jan 11, 2013 (AFP) – Britain is to host a new international
conference on the future of war-torn Somalia on May 7, the office of
British Prime Minister …
http://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/britain-host-somalia-conference-may
French government says Somalia hostage believed killed in raid …
PARIS (Reuters) – A French secret agent held hostage in Somalia since 2009
is believed to have been killed, along with a French soldier, during a
rescue …
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/12/us-somalia-hostage-ledrian-idUSBRE90B08X20130112
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