Inside Al-Shabaab: The Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful Ally

by Harun Maruf and Dan Joseph

Book Overview

One of the most powerful Islamic militant groups in Africa, Al-Shabaab exerts Taliban-like rule over millions in Somalia and poses a growing threat to stability in the Horn of Africa. Somalis risk retaliation or death if they oppose or fail to comply with Al-Shabaab-imposed restrictions on aspects of everyday life such as clothing, media, sports, interpersonal relations, and prayer. Inside Al-Shabaab: The Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253037492
• ISBN13: 9780253037497
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 9.0"