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Somalia in fresh tiff with UN, Amisom over airport terminal

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African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) soldiers patrol in Somalia on July 17, 2016. PHOTO | AFP

By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

A row is brewing between Somalia and two peace missions over a decision to close a special airport facility used by the two organisations.

The row pits Somalia against the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNSOM) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom).

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