Ap: 53 Peacekeepers Killed In Somalia Offensive

By KATHARINE HOURELD, Associated Press
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 10:14am

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- More than 50 African Union peacekeepers have died in fighting in Somalia since a major offensive against Islamist militants began two weeks ago, officials told The Associated Press on Friday....

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