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Islamist Insurgents Take Somalian Seaport

By Howard M. Friedman

Islamist insurgents have expanded the area they control in Somalia. Today's New York Times reports that Islamist guerrillas took over Merka, and important seaport 60 miles south of Mogadishu. The insurgents met no resistance. The Islamists are part of a group called the Shabab (background) that has been designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department. Many Somalis, seeking law and order, welcome the takeover. The group has imposed strict Islamic law in some areas it controls.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on November 13, 2008 (boomark / email).