November 15, 2008

Somalia: Terrorist Group Al-Shabab Whip 32 Dancers

U.S. designated terror group al-Shabab (the youth) are determined to enforce strict Sharia law:

Somali al-Shabab fighters flogged 32 dancers for violating strict Sharia edicts after arresting them for taking part in a traditional dance near the capital Mogadishu, officials and elders said.

The team was flogged in Balad township, 30 kilometers (18 miles) north of the capital Mogadishu, where they were arrested overnight while performing a folklore dance.

"They were found dancing to traditional songs outside Balad last night and were flogged this morning. They were arrested by Islamist fighters," said Mohamed Sheikh Hussein, an elder.

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By Stable Hand at 02:11 PM | |