Somalia – The Untold Story The War Through the Eyes of Somali Women

Written by Judith Gardner and Judy El Bushra

“Some of the stories in this book are painful to read and some material will upset many Somalis who may believe it shames their culture. Many contributors struggled with the rights and wrongs of talking about certain events but concluded that it is more important to tell the truth than protect cultural sensitivities.”
Somalia – The Untold Story The War Through the Eyes of Somali Women

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