The Federal Government of the Somali Republic
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Prime Minister calls on South Africa to protect vulnerable Somali community
His Excellency Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon today expressed his concern for the safety of the Somali community in South Africa.
In a letter to President Zuma, the Prime Minister said:
"I appeal to the Government of the Republic of South Africa as a matter of urgency to intervene and contain this unnecessary and unfortunate violence against Somali business communities to preserve peace and stability, thereby further strengthening and promoting brotherly relations between our two peoples and governments."