Islamists impose 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in Somali port town

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Islamic militants who seized control of Somalia's third largest city last month have imposed a curfew there, an official said Tuesday. Abdurrahman Ali Mohamed, who is in charge of Kismayo's security, said the 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is designed to ensure the southern port city of Kismayo is secure. But it also appeared to be a show of strength by the militant movement, which is trying to topple the nation's fragile government. "The curfew started on Monday night and will go on until we secure the town," said Mohamed.