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Related: About this forumSomali comedian who mocked Islamists is shot dead
Source: The Guardian
David Smith in Johannesburg
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 1 August 2012 14.08 BST
One of Somalia's most popular comedians, known for his parodies of Islamist militants, has been shot dead in the capital, Mogadishu.
Abdi Jeylani Marshale was reportedly killed shortly after leaving a local radio station where he worked as a drama producer and performer.
It is not known who carried out the murder but last year Marshale was threatened by the extremist group al-Shabaab, prompting him to go into hiding in neighbouring Somaliland for several days.
Witnesses told the BBC that Marshale was shot several times in the head and chest by two men armed with pistols. The gunmen have not been caught.
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zzaapp
(531 posts)Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)nt
Raster
(20,998 posts)Hardcore fundamentalists of every flavor - Christian, Muslim or Jew - all believe that their belief in their God entitles them to murder with impunity.
It matters little to them that the Gods they supposedly revere and worship ALL CONDEMNED MURDER.
zzaapp
(531 posts)good catch!
Raster
(20,998 posts)Instead of dripping with it could be glowing with a halo!
zzaapp
(531 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)Fundies over here shoot abortion providers, fundies over there shoot comedians, fundies in Europe murder people who dare to say "Draw Muhamad!"
Craziness.
zzaapp
(531 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)Some people just have a "My way or the highway" attitude, and if you don't see things their way, it's the firing squad for you!
Don't love the "Dear Leader?" BOOOOOM. Aren't a fervent adherent to the (Ba'ath Party/Communist Party/U-Name-It Party) group that a particular government touts? BOOOOM.
People who have power or who seek to intimidate through fear do this kind of shit.
They can't "live and let live."
zzaapp
(531 posts)I'm not sure that even THEY know what they are fighting about anymore.
Signed
Hatfields and McCoys
JohnnyRingo
(18,641 posts)Advise to Comedy Central: Cancel that celebrity roast of Mohammed.
zzaapp
(531 posts)you look like a goose just stepped on your grave"
Doc Holiday