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Somalia's Islamic Courts Union has blamed foreigners for the murder of a Swedish journalist during a massive demonstration organised by the group in Mogadishu after Friday prayers to support a new peace deal, writes Eric Nyakagwa. The Swedish cameraman, Martin Halder, was hit in the heart by a pistol bullet, according to journalists at the Fagaaraha Tarabunka (Tribune Plaza), where the demonstration was taking place, reports Journalism.co.za.