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- ↑ Somalia: Recent Economic and Political Developments Handbook. Vol. 1. Washington, D.C.: International Business Publications. 2013. p. 55. ISBN 978-1-4330-6256-8.
- ↑ Qobey, Gure (January 18, 2008). "Ahmed Dirie: Imprisoned Or Murdered?". Somalitalk.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
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