At least 32 Killed in Somali beach attack, Police say
At least 32 people were killed in a horrific attack on a Somali beach, with one of the five perpetrators being captured. The chaos of the situation was so extreme that it was impossible to differentiate between the wounded and the deceased, painting a picture of a war-torn scene from a movie. The sheer brutality of the attack leaves one reeling, making it understandable that thoughts of avoiding such danger altogether arise. The fact that Somalia has police may come as a surprise to some, but it is a stark reality in a country marred by violence and instability.
The question arises, in the face of such recurrent atrocities, whether ordinary citizens should band together to put an end to the cycle of violence.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker