As Somalia's Capital Tries to Relax, Security Force Weakens

On a recent afternoon, the lobby of one of Mogadishu's most popular hotels was nearly empty, a stark contrast to the days when one could hardly find a seat. "We have lost over 60 percent of our customers in the past three months because of the attacks on hotels," said manager Ali Hassan. Elsewhere in town, Mohamed Timir smoked a shisha pipe at his apartment, missing his favorite hangout but saying, "I would rather stay at home." War-weary Somalis are trying to...

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