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In the face of growing intense violence across the country, Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed finally declared a state of emergency. Islamic militia has been engaging pro government forces since May 7 and there is no end in sight to the fierce battles. The UN backed government has asked for foreign intervention to control the situation. The [...]

Thai troops charged at protesters on Monday, a day after the state of emergency was announced in Bangkok. The current and raging anti-government demonstrations are posing a tough challenge to the Thai government at the moment. At least 94 people were injured and two people were killed because of the civil unrest. Throughout the day, soldiers fired [...]