Fatuma Noor was the winner of the top prize at the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2011 for her investigative journalist work on the Islamic insurgent group Al Shaabab. It makes me proud that an African has been recognized for her journalistic contribution by CNN an international world news leader. She wrote three news articles that explored the stories of young Somali recruits from the West on their journey to joining Al Shaabab.
From the first to the last the article you almost feel like you are watching the scenes of a movie unfold as she interviews and travels with the recruits into Somalia where she narrowly escapes becoming a victim of the militia. The young men are willing to discuss the factors that led them to return to their country of origin even when they’ve had the chance to live and study in the western world. Majority of the young men feel they have made the choice not because of monetary gain but to preserve and fight for their religion. Fatuma’s courage is evident as she gives you a peek into this unfamiliar world through her narration by showing the other side of the story.
Congratulations Fatuma for your commendable accomplishment and bravery!!
The news articles by Fatuma Noor on Nairobi Star
How Al Shabab Recruits saved my life Submitted by Tausi (guest blogger on the Makuti Lounge)
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