The US has launched its fourth strike in 14 months aimed at suspected “terrorists” in Somalia. Such extrajudicial strikes are a violation of international law and target Muslims who pose a threat to American financial interests.

Two missiles destroyed a home the US claims was holding “known terrorists,” killing 6 civilians. A US official said the military was targeting an al-Qaeda suspect, but wouldn’t confirm whether the suspect was actually killed along with the civilians.

Muslim forces are currently opposed to the western-backed interim government which was installed in Somalia in 2004. Ignoring the fact that oppression is the main cause of terror, the US argues that a strong central authority (dictatorship) is needed to assert control over Somali Muslims in order to keep the country from becoming a haven for terrorists.

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