Created Tue 6th May 2008 8:15am PDT by 
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Will food shortage protests turn to full scale rioting in Somalia by May 10?
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Sorry guys, this one slipped thru the net. On the day this was created, it was already reported that tens of thousands rioted, at least 2 were killed. I would take this to be a full scale riot.
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As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Suspend date: Sat 10th May 2008 12:59am PDT
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 90%
Action history:
Created Tue 6th May 2008 8:15am PDT by chilibean13
chilibean13
Settlement requested Tue 6th May 2008 10:12am PDT by 
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: http://www.fox6.com/news/world/story.aspx?content_id=9372739a-3b04-4935-b965-20a94e7620d3
mork: http://www.fox6.com/news/world/story.aspx?content_id=9372739a-3b04-4935-b965-20a94e7620d3
Suspended Sat 10th May 2008 12:59am PDT : Suspend date reached
Voided Sat 10th May 2008 1:31pm PDT by 
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: Sorry guys, this one slipped thru the net. On the day this was created, it was already reported that tens of thousands rioted, at least 2 were killed. I would take this to be a full scale riot.
lesley: Sorry guys, this one slipped thru the net. On the day this was created, it was already reported that tens of thousands rioted, at least 2 were killed. I would take this to be a full scale riot.
Suspend date: Sat 10th May 2008 12:59am PDT
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New York Sun 35 weeks ago
Somalia - Hundreds of youths hurled stones and blocked roads with blazing tires yesterday in a second day of protests over soaring food prices that...
score: 12
New York Sun 35 weeks ago
Thousands of angry Somalis rioted yesterday over rising food prices and the collapse of the nation's currency, culminating in clashes with...
score: 12
NBC 16 Eugene (KMTR) 35 weeks ago
Witnesses say soldiers opened fire and killed at least two people in Somalia as tens of thousands rioted over high food prices. . A doctor says a ...
score: 12
Fox 6 San Diego (XETV) 35 weeks ago
Witnesses say soldiers opened fire and killed at least two people in Somalia as tens of thousands rioted over high food prices. . A doctor says a ...
score: 12
Annapolis Capital-Gazette 35 weeks ago
Food prices spark riot in SomaliaMOGADISHU, Somalia - Troops opened fire and killed at least two people as tens of thousands of people rioted over...
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