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September, 2011

September 29, 2011 - 
Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
Abilene mayor addresses new U.S. citizens
He praises refugees, asks them to vote
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September 27, 2011 - 
Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
Proud new Americans: 80 families set to celebrate citizenship
Years from now, when Chrinovique and Charity Ilunga look at the photograph their parents made them sit still for, they'll understand why it was so important.
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September 23, 2011 - 
TakePart
GALLERY: The World's Largest Refugee Camp - A Glimpse Inside Dadaab

In the Horn of East Africa, a massive drought is affecting the lives of approximately 12.5 million people. It has been described as the worst in 60 years and thousands are flocking to Dadaab—a sprawling complex comprising five refugee camps in northeastern Kenya.

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September 21, 2011 - 
ReliefWeb
Put people before politics to save lives in Somalia, urge agencies
The world must put people’s lives before politics if is to stand any chance of aiding people suffering from the famine in Somalia, a group of 20 aid agencies said today in an open letter.
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September 21, 2011 - 
AJC.com
Severely injured Somali woman finds hope in Atlanta
It’s late August and Faduma Ahmed Mohamed, a 19-year-old woman from Somalia, emerges from a gate at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport concealed in gray scarves; even her hands are covered.
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