Islamist Militants: Siad Barre

President Mohamed Dept: But living in Mogadishu, Somalia, Gaandi Muhamed Sufi's love for music was a dangerous one, according to Vancouver Sun. In April, Islamist militants Hizbul Islam, one of the country's two main insurgent forces, issued an explicit warning to Somali radio stations demanding they stop playing music, which they deemed "un-Islamic." His musical tastes were eclectic: He loved the sensual melodies of American R&B, the rhythm of reggae, the upbeat tempo of bhangra. He incorporated his wide-ranging tastes into songs he wrote himself, and into the music he taught to several bands whose songs he directed. Devoid of an effective central government since the fall of President Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991, the war-torn nation has become a casualty of the conflict between rival warlords, a country plagued by human-rights violations, famine and disease. As reported in the news.
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