Somali fiasco: a deadly UN air attack provokes heated disagreement about the new role of peacekeepers

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Many Somalis resent the presence of UN peacekeeping forces because of the UN's role in the escalating violence in Somalia and the attack on warlord Mohamed Farah Aideed's compound. Over 120 Somalis and 35 peacekeepers have been killed since early June 1993.

International relations, Military aspects, United Nations, Peacekeeping forces, Somalia, Somali foreign relations

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Life on the mean streets

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Homeless youth in Canadian cities are frequent victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The abuse erodes their self-esteem, often resulting in drug-abuse, criminal activity and other self-destructive and anti-social behaviors.

Social aspects, Cover Story, Metropolitan areas, Homeless youth

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