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Somalia: Al-Shabaab's Leaders Fight Reform

 One of the group's leader has started a campaign for internal reform that will curb the powers of its leaders and limit the number of assassinations and civilian casualties during bombings. But analysts believe that the changes are too drastic to be implemented a month after Al-Shabaab's new leader was installed.

Stuart Price/UN

Four suspected members of Al Shabaab, the Islamic insurgent group, walk on the grounds of Mogadishu Stadium.

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