Somalia joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day. The day was commemorated across the country, with Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo and Puntland registering a huge turnout.
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Women attend celebrations to mark the International Women's Day in Kismaayo, Somalia on March 8, 2016.
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Residents of Baidoa at celebrations to mark the International Women's Day in Baidoa, Somalia on March 8, 2016
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