Peter Pham, Associate Professor of Justice Studies, Political Science and Africana Studies at James Madison University, says conditions in Somalia threaten security and stability of the Horn of Africa: "Even without toppling the TFG, al-Shabaab has already achieved a major objective by securing a territorial base from which like-minded militants and terrorists can carry out attacks elsewhere, especially against targets in the Arabian Peninsula as well as participating in the current violence against Somalis,".

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Many of the rioters were Kenyan Muslims, especially Somalis, who say the government discriminates against them.

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In 1992, television pictures of starving Somalis, especially the children, engaged the consciences and generosity of millions of Americans, including then-President Bush.

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The deputy mayor had especially harsh words for Gawker, accusing it of dealing "with a bunch of extortionists" and unfairly tarnishing Somalis who live in Toronto by claiming Somali drug dealers were behind the video.

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