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Somali President Hassan Sheikh holds talks with the United States

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh holds talks with the United States

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held what was described as sensitive talks with the United States, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada. The visible part of the article places the information in Mogadishu, but does not establish what was discussed or what decisions were taken.

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