| 1 | Yet Sharif and its ilk continue to thrive. | |
| 2 | "This government faced obstacles that were unparalleled," said Sheik Sharif, a former high school teacher, who became president in February. | |
| 3 | "The problem with international aid is that it often comes late and is limited," Sheik Sharif sighed. | |
| 4 | That could spell a huge opportunity for Sheik Sharif, though critics say he must get out of Villa Somalia more and connect with the beleaguered population. | |
| 5 | Even before the crisis, Sharif had asked me to help in Kashmir, saying it was as worthy of my attention as the Middle East and Northern Ireland. |