Somalia
25 Jun 25, 2010 - 3:40:02 AM
GAROWE ONLINE

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The radical leader of Somalia’s Islamist insurgent Al-Shabab group, Ahmed Abdi Godane aka Shaykh Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, has warned Muslims against supporting or implementing a democratic system of governance in their areas.

In an audio message sent to the media on Thursday, Al-Shabaab leader said Islamic shari'ah does not support elections and democracy.

Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)

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Kenyan police at the Somali border and in nearby refugee camps are abusing asylum seekers and refugees fleeing war-torn Somalia, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Kenya should immediately rein in its abusive police, and the UN refugee agency should step up its monitoring of the situation and press for an end to the abuses, Human Rights Watch said.

Residents: Islamist militias target Somali World Cup watchers
CNN International
Gunmen believed to be from a radical Islamist group shot two people dead and detained 10 others when raiding a house where people were watching a World Cup match Saturday night, according to eyewitnesses.

A member of one group later said the watching of the World Cup is anti-Islamic.

UN: Nine Somali boat migrants drown off Mozambique coast
AHN | All Headline News
In 2010, it is estimated that around 2000 Somali men have reached Mozambique by boat. The UNHCR estimates that approximately 40000 people have fled Somalia ...

Islamist Say They Intend to End Somali Piracy

By DANA HUGHES
NAIROBI, Kenya May 3, 2010

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Somalia's pirates fled their stronghold of Harardhere after an army of Islamic militants entered the city, promising to end piracy and free the pirates' hostages.

From Mike Mound, CNN Senior Pentagon Producer
April 13, 2010 -- Updated 2017 GMT (0417 HKT)

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Five are suspected in attack on USS Nicholas off Africa on April 1
• It would be second time U.S. has brought in piracy suspects
• Men will be moved to U.S. base in Djibouti and then to Norfolk, Virginia

By MOHAMMED IBRAHIM
Published: April 13, 2010

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MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least 14 radio stations here in the capital stopped broadcasting music on Tuesday, heeding an ultimatum by an Islamist insurgent group to stop playing songs or face “serious consequences.”

Presenters at Radio Shabelle, which stopped playing music on Tuesday under threat from Islamist insurgents.

13 Apr 2010, 1818 hrs IST,REUTERS

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NAIROBI: Somalia's interim government and the semi-autonomous region of Puntland vowed on Tuesday to work together to attack pirate lairs along the Horn of Africa nation's coast to try to stem a spate of hijackings.

13 Apr 2010 14:25:00 GMT
Written by: Natasha Elkington

• Sex workers launch rights campaign after recent murders;
• New book gives unprecedented voice to marginalised group;
• New technology in the works to protect sex workers

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Updated: Saturday, 10 Apr 2010, 1:44 PM CDT
Published: Saturday, 10 Apr 2010, 1:44 PM CDT