Militia amasses in key Somali town
13th Nov 2006, 16:32 GMT
Fighters loyal to government prepare for possible defense Hundreds of militiamen loyal to the transitional government are amassing in a key town which their Islamic rivals have been expected to try and seize as they expand territory under their control, residents and officials said today.
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