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US shuts down Somalia internet

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  1. rockHEAD

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    US shuts down Somalia internet

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    Somalia's only internet company and a key telecoms business have been forced to close because the United States suspects them of terrorist links.

    The two firms, Somalia Internet Company and al-Barakaat, both appear on a US list of organisations accused of funnelling money to the al-Qaeda network.

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    Along with denying all internet access to Somalis, the closures have severely restricted international telephone lines and shut down vitally needed money transfer facilities.

    Correspondents say the closure of the companies will have a devastating effect on the country, which desperately needs the services they provide.

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