Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

[Deeq A.]

The Somali militant group al-Shabab recruits thousands of foot soldiers, but also needs people to provide public services in the area it controls. Any caught trying to leave are put to death. At the same time, the government tries to encourage defectors, and runs rehab centres to help them re-enter society.

Source: Hiiraan Online