He added about 15 Somali refugees caught in the fighting between rival north and south forces were admitted with serious bullet wounds.

The surgeon said some 15 Somali refugees caught in the crossfire were admitted with serious bullet wounds, and "at least two of them died later."

A1 About 3,000 Somali refugees aboard a freighter wait for aid at sea.

Priority would be given to the needs of Ethiopian and Somali refugees.

Djibouti officials said in late 1989 that their country was host to some 30,000 Somali refugees, most of whom had settled in the capital.

Many of those on board the sunken dhow paid up to $500 for a ticket, several Somali refugees said.

Apparently, they are happy for the people of Newham - and the Somali refugees - to stand outside in the rain.

It is difficult for Somali refugees to obtain employment.

There has been a growing demand for such services here as the number of Somali refugees has risen substantially in recent years.

Later on the same day, one of the Somali refugees was accused and charged with attempting to kidnap a teenage girl.