How does Al-Shabaab’s control affect the lives of the people?

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Research Question: How does Al- Shabaab’s control affect the lives of the people?

Thesis: Al- Shabaab is a terrorist group feared by many, for their attacks on highly populated places, their forced religion on others, and their easily disposable child soldiers.

• Topic Sentence #1: Children are brave and resilient, but they are not made to be child soldiers.

• Topic Sentence #2: Al- Shabaab are attacking popular places with high amounts of Christians.

• Topic Sentence #3: Forcing their religion on others, Al- Shabaab will not stop until all of Somalia is of the Muslim religion.

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