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Syrian women protesting in May 2011

Thousands of Somalis are at risk after Al-Shabab banned numerous aid agencies

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Voting has begun in Egypt, where the nation's first parliamentary elections are being held since the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak's regime nine months ago.

Demonstrators from a range of political backgrounds in Egypt demanding that the ruling military hand over to a civilian government.

Many Egyptians are arming themselves in the security vacuum since the February overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.

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Egyptian riot police attacked the tent-camp set up in Tahrir Square for a sit-in that was started by many activists and protesters after yesterday's demonstration. Tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shots were used, injuring scores of people.

Syrian women protesting in May 2011

Many returnees lack drinking water and have poor education facilities in their places of origin

Migrants wait for their return to Ethiopia at the IOM Departure Centre in Haradh