Did the US kill civilians in Somalia?
About this episode
The episode discusses a US air strike in Somalia that reportedly killed civilians, featuring insights from journalist Mohamed Gabobe.
An investigation by The Guardian has found that a US air strike in Somalia last November, killed and injured 12 civilians, including eight children. The attack was part of the Pentagon's campaign against the Islamist militant group Al Shabaab. The US denies responsibility for the civilian casualties and has not offered compensation or medical assistance. Guest: Mohamed Gabobe, freelance reporter in Mogadishu, who worked on this story for The Guardian. Mohamed has also worked with the Washington Post, the BBC, and others Producer: Ann Arnold
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