Islamic court jails entertainers

MOGADISHU An Islamic court in northern Mogadishu has rounded up and jailed more than 30 Somali singers, musicians and comedians…

MOGADISHU An Islamic court in northern Mogadishu has rounded up and jailed more than 30 Somali singers, musicians and comedians for failing to submit their material for approval. Islamic court militia men pounced as performers entertained a crowd at a former sports ground in Mogadishu on Monday night, witnesses said.

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