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attended an international conference in London hosted by the
British government, which centered on rebuilding the Somali National Army and strengthening the security sector in Somalia. Ahmed presented to the participants his administration's plan for the development of the Somali Armed Forces, as
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The Warrior Tradition and Development of a Modern Army
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The Warrior Tradition and Development of a Modern Army
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