Somalia In World's Top 10 Countries Affected By Terrorism

News 24: Somalia in world's top 10 countries affected by terrorism - Global Terrorism Index

Somalia has been identified as among the world's top 10 countries affected by terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index.

The East-African country has battled with conflict since the overthrow of Major General Muhammad Siad Barre during a civil war 1991.

Terrorist group al-Shabab continues to contribute to conflict and instability in the country.

Every year since 2007, al-Shabab, in its attempt to establish an Islamic state in Somalia, has been responsible for attacks on civilians, the government and its allies.

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Update: Somalia facing complex immediate and long-term challenges, UN Security Council told (UN News Centre).

WNU Editor: Somalia is the poster-child on what a failed state looks like .... and terrorism is part of the mixture.