Somalia Sentences Al-Shabaab Financial Backers
Al-Shabaab Financiers Receive Sentences in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a pivotal move against violent extremism, a Somali court handed down sentences to several sympathizers of Al-Shabaab after a prolonged trial. This legal victory marks a significant step in Somalia's ongoing battle to quell the terrorist insurgency that has plagued the nation for more than ten years.
The Banadir Regional Court announced the sentences on Monday, convicting four individuals after substantial evidence demonstrated their involvement with…