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Militiamen of the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) easily mingle with civilians in Mogadishu, Somalia, 20 June 2006. The courts' militia also acted as local police forces, being paid by local businesses to reduce crime.
Abdimalik Yusuf/IRIN

  • Militiamen of the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) easily mingle with civilians in Mogadishu, Somalia, 20 June 2006. The courts' militia also acted as local police forces, being paid by local businesses to reduce crime.

  • Date
  • Credits Abdimalik Yusuf/IRIN
  • Themes Conflict
  • Regions Somalia

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