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World Service,28 Jan 1991,24 mins

Somalia rebels claim to have taken power from Barre

Network Africa

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Somalian rebels take over government radio and claim to have taken power. The situation in the capital Mogadishu remains confused following a month-long campaign against the Siad Barre regime. Also, the story of Saddam Hussein's wife, and her visit to Lusaka, plus Liberia's 3rd man and a Monday sports round up. Presenter: Neil Curry.

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