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Alum returns to Somalia to lead, transform village

2009-10-05
By Michael Kamber and Vijai Singh, The New York Times [New York Times video, posted 10/42009 on Newyorktimes.com]

After returning to Somalia in 2008 to aid victims of a drought, Somalian locals asked Minnesota State Mankato graduate Mohamed Aden to become their leader. In less than a year, he has transformed Adado, Somalia, into an enclave of peace.

For the New York Times video about Aden's improbable return and his humanitarian work, go to http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/10/02/world/1247464964431/a-somali-americans-improbable-return.html

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