41.   It said the port was closed several days ago.

42.   Somalis will be threatened with severe food shortages if the port is closed.

43.   Several fishing ports have been closed because of the rains, which have been accompanied by high winds.

44.   The airport gates will be sealed on Thursday, and the port will be closed off next Sunday, UN spokesman George Bennett told reporters.

45.   The airport and sea port have been closed for the last two years after the warring factions disagreed over the sharing of revenue from these two major establishments.