Al Shabaab is the Islamic terrorist group that is ruining the lives of many in Somalia. Their recent exploits sound so unreasonable and would have resulted in laughter had it not been that this gang of criminals hold the power of life and death over many. Several months ago they arrested some young men for playing football (soccer) and banned the watching of the world cup on TV. Their recent ridiculous act has been the arrest of some women who "have been charged with puiblic expression of joy." These women were charged with public expression of joy for ululating at a wedding. According to Al Shabaab, such public expression of joy is un-Islamic. Ululation as an expression of joy is common in many African societies, from sub-Saharan to North Africa. Public expression of joy is a characteristic of many African societies and this can be seen in singing, dancing, etc. Al Shabaab's vision for Africa is that it should be a place of sadness, characterized by the rule of bearded men who impose their wills on others in the name of Allah. This vision must be firmly rejected. That is why it is important that African leaders come together to flush out this anti-social terrrorist group from Somalia.
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