Q&A: Somalia's conflict
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Somalia has experienced almost constant conflict since the collapse of its central government in 1991.
The Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab, which has links to al-Qaeda, controls most southern and central areas, while the UN-backed government only runs the capital, Mogadishu and a few small areas.
Who are the al-Shabab insurgents?
What is the government doing?
What is life like for ordinary people?
Tens of thousands of Somalis have been displaced by confilct and drought
What can be done?
