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Somalis warned not to seek justice from Sharia courts

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In Somalia, authorities have issued an ultimatum to locals who travel to Al-Shabaab controlled areas to seek justice.

The insurgent group operates so-called mobile sharia courts that deal with cases swiftly.Al-Shabaab has long tried to introduce sharia law in Somalia.

Abdulaziz Billow has more from Mogadishu.

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