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Why Mob Justice Will Always Prevail Unless...
Jan 31 2009, John

Mob justice, the practice of the mob taking the law in their own hands and passing judgment, usually a sentence of death on the accused is becoming more common. You would be very lucky to survive and live to tell your tale once this happens to you....

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Armed militia for the Islamic Union Courts parade with their weapons, during training on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia, Thursday, Dec 11, 2008. Sheikh Yusuf Inda’ade who is the leader of the militia, said that they will increase their attacks...

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