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  Friday  November 23  2001    08: 51 PM

US shuts down Somalia internet

Somalia's only internet company and a key telecoms business have been forced to close because the United States suspects them of terrorist links.
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Along with denying all internet access to Somalis, the closures have severely restricted international telephone lines and shut down vitally needed money transfer facilities.

Correspondents say the closure of the companies will have a devastating effect on the country, which desperately needs the services they provide.
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thanks to BuzzFlash

This should make some more friends.