Islamic militias bloodlessly captured another town near Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The puppet government installed by Ethiopia is on the brink of collapse as they lose more territory to the many militant groups.
Context of the story:
Why is this important? Somalia has been without a central government since 1991. Conditions in the country are horrible. It is a haven for Al Qaeda and a base for pirates.
Who is involved? Shababb, a militant hard-line Islamic group, captured this town from government militias.
Where is this happening? Elasha Biyaha, Somalia–a town 11 miles southwest of the capital, Mogadishu. Somalia is in eastern Africa, on the Horn of Africa.
How can you get involved? Use non-violent conflict resolution in your life. Support cultural exchanges and rule of law initiatives. Pressure your government to find a solution to the 17 years of civil war in Somalia.
