islamists of somaliaRadical Islamists in Somalia, beheaded today seven civilians, accusing them of spying. The execution was carried out in the town of Baidoa, which is located in the central part of the country. A representative of the group al-Shabab, is controlling almost the entire southern and central Somalia, explained what the wines were executed: “They were Christians and spying on us”.

This is not the first time, that militants carry out such killings. For violation of Shariah rules in the same region, in June, three more people were beheaded.

Since 1991 in Somalia, there is no centralized authority, and the country is actually divided into several areas, that govern the various radical groups.

Currently, the struggle unfolded between the transitional Somalia government and Islamist militants trying to seize power and bring the country’s strict Sharia rules. It is believed that al-Shabab “supported” by al-Qaeda, which helped Somalia Islamists material and human resources. According to various sources, on the side of radicals fighting from 300 to 500 foreigners.