Report reveals how Al-Shabab controls Somalia with governance and brutality

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabab, the militant insurgent group, has maintained control over vast areas of Somalia for over a decade by blending brutal military tactics with effective governance, according to a report by the Washington Institute titled "A Retrospective and Future Look at al-Shabab’s Governance" by Christopher Anzalone. The strategic approach has allowed the group to remain resilient despite ongoing military pressures from Somali and international forces.

Source: Hiiraan Online