Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia

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It seems Mr Trump's view of Somalia stems from the aftermath of the overthrow of Siad Barre in 1991, since when it has popularly been considered one of the world's most failed states.More on the US presidential race: This label has stubbornly stuck even as the situation has improved in the country. While Mr Trump imagines that Somalia has no laws, no police and no government, this is far from the reality on the ground. A UN-backed government is making small steps in rebuilding the country and tackling Islamist militants - helped by the many Somalis...

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