15 March 2017: Al-Shabaab militants have chopped off the left leg and right hand of two young men accused of stealing money in Southern Lower Shabelle region. The two young men identified as Abdi Ali Mohamed, 25, and Mohamed Hassan Omar, 20, were amputated in the militant-held Darulsalam village. Large crowds of people witnessed the harsh punishment. Mohamed had his left leg cut off for allegedly stealing from a shop; his right hand was amputated in previous alleged theft, while Omar accused of stealing an ox had his right hand amputated. Al-Shabaab militants brutally punished the men convicted of theft upon an order issued by a militant judge who said the two men were found guilty of theft. In areas under its control, Al Shabaab has carried out executions, floggings and amputations. (Source: Garowe Online)