Somali Islamists ban men, women from shaking hands

There really isn’t much that can be said about these Muslim freaks that hasn’t already been expressed time and time again. They really are the most pathetic representation of the human race in history. One thing is for sure, their religious fanaticism is like no other. Why anyone would want to call himself or herself a Muslim is beyond me. TGO

Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press

Sat Jan 8, 9:45 am ET

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalis say Islamist insurgents have banned unrelated men and women from shaking hands, speaking or walking together.

Residents of the southern Somali town of Jowhar said Saturday that the al-Shabab insurgents threatened to whip, imprison or execute anyone found breaking the recent edicts.

Resident Hussein Ali says he will no longer greet women he knows for fear of punishment.

Student Hamdi Osman says gunmen are searching buses for improperly dressed women or women traveling alone. She says she was once beaten for wearing Somali traditional dress instead of the long, shapeless black robes favored by the fighters.

The insurgents have already banned women from working in public, leaving many families completely destitute.

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