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'Insult' to the American flag video heightens tensions between Washington and Mogadishu
The Somali government has launched a military investigation into the incident involving the dishonoring of the United States flag, which reportedly was desecrated by Somali soldiers pushing it with their feet on the ground. This comes amid an unspoken tension with Washington, which is seeking to cut financial support for the peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The Somali Ministry of Defense affirms that the incident contradicts the values and discipline of the army, and is currently detaining those involved and conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances. Meanwhile, analysts believe that this incident could further increase political and media tensions between the two countries.
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