Law enforcement was not a feasible career option for most Somali women when Nura Jama Ali was growing up in the 1970s.
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End of Year Statement from UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keating
Somalis face some of the toughest living conditions in the world. Millions are struggling to cope with the consequences of drought. Insecurity is a fact of life for everyone. 2017 has seen many terrible moments, including the devastating bomb on 14 October that ruined so many lives.
26 Dec 2017
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