Minister for women kidnapped by rebels

SOMALIA'S minister for women was snatched by Islamist rebels 20 miles outside the capital, Mogadishu almost immediately after her appointment was announced, relatives said yesterday.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Jul 2011, 19:27 BST

Updated 21st Jul 2011, 23:24 BST

Asha Osman Aqil was grabbed in an area controlled by al-Shabaab militants after the country's fragile government announced its new cabinet.