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Somalia said the agreement between the Gulf state and Somaliland, which it refers to as the "Northwestern Region of Somalia," was made without the consent of Somalia's government and is in "clear violation of international law."
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The U.S. and Somalia in recent weeks said strikes have killed al-Shabab leaders responsible for planning and executing deadly attacks in Mogadishu, where high-profile areas such as hotels and military checkpoints are often targeted with deadly bombings.
