This is something very bizarre.- BBC.COM- Hundreds of people in Somalia have been forced to watch Islamist militants executing two people accused of spying. People in Merca said al-Shabaab militia patrolled the town with loudspeakers, demanding they attend the executions.The militants also ordered schools to close for the day as they were keen for children to watch the two men being shot dead by a firing squad.
Most of those at the execution, on a patch of open ground, are reported to have been women and children. It is becoming something of a pattern for al-Shabaab to encourage young people to engage in violence. It recently organised a quiz for young men in the southern town of Kismayo.The prizes included AK-47 assault rifles, hand grenades and anti-tank mines. The aim, said al-Shabaab, was to stop young men from wasting time, and to focus on important things like defending their territory and their religion. At the prize-giving ceremony, which was attended by hundreds of people, the militants urged parents to teach their children to handle weapons at an early age. Somali children's rights groups say al-Shabaab is intent on brainwashing the young to believe in violent Islamism. In this way, it can ensure it has a steady supply of recruits, ready to fight for its aim of establishing extreme Islamist rule, not only in Somalia but far beyond its borders.
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I am originally from Kenya, with Indian heritage. I have been in the States for about 5 years now pursuing my undergraduate in Professional Accounting. I like to informed about whats going on around the world and thats is why my Blog features news from around the world.
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Welcome to World News Blog where you will find the latest and up to date news of events happening from around the world. I plan to cover stories that make major headlines each week from different countries. As a first time blooger, I plan to familiarize myself with the vast world of blogging.
Im taking a CS 101 class this semester which has really got me interested in writing this blog. I think this is one of the only assignments this semester that is a little interesting. Each week i'll try to summarize the news in various areas such as sports, business, entertainment and in general news. From time to time, videos and helpful links will also be added to my blog.
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Im taking a CS 101 class this semester which has really got me interested in writing this blog. I think this is one of the only assignments this semester that is a little interesting. Each week i'll try to summarize the news in various areas such as sports, business, entertainment and in general news. From time to time, videos and helpful links will also be added to my blog.
Enjoy Reading.....
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