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2007 In Somalia
The timeline of events in the War in Somalia during 2007 is set out below. Incumbents * President of Somalia, President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed * Prime Minister of Somalia, Prime Minister: ** until 30 October: Ali Mohammed Ghedi ** 30 October-24 November: Salim Aliyow Ibrow ** starting 24 November: Nur Hassan Hussein Timeline January 1, 2007 On January 1, Islamists abandoned their last stronghold in Kismayo. After their departure, looters took to the streets, but order was restored shortly. The Islamists are reportedly retreating toward the Kenyan border. Kenya has boosted security at the border to prevent them from entering their territory. African and Arab League countries have called on Ethiopia to withdraw its troops from Somalia, but these troops practically constitute the military might of the Interim Government whose head, Ali Mohamed Gedi, insists the Ethiopian troops stay in Somalia until he no longer needs them. In a move to curb resistance against the come ...
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