Hundreds of Somali women protested in Mogadishu on Sunday against Al-Shabab following a spate of attacks by the militant group.
They gathered with the common purpose of condemning terrorism. Their message to Al-Shabaab was clear; "your time is over".
Over 500 Somali women turned out to support the local military and African Union forces days after their bases in Somalia came under attack by Al-Shabaab.
"We have come here together to show solidarity with the African countries that have peacekeeping forces in Somalia. We send our deepest condolences. Peace is the key to life. Without peace, there is no existence," said Asha Koos Mohamud Omar, Somali parliament member.
At the event, speaker condemned the atrocities and destruction caused by the militant group in Somalia and beyond.
"We recognize Al-Shabaab as the enemy of Somalia. They have shown no mercy to the people of Somalia. They have no good intentions whatsoever. They are lying to everyone that they are fighting a religious war. Their actions have led to the displacement of thousands, and they have destroyed the whole country," said Osman Muhudin Ali, a local district commissioner.
Since 2012, when Al-Shabaab announced its affiliation with Al Qaeda, thousands of Somalis across the country have rallied in the streets calling for the militant group to be crushed.
Women in Somalia are at the forefront of the campaign, and they want their voices heard.
"We will never forget the sacrifice of the A.U. forces. We send our deepest condolences to the governments and peoples of Burundi and Uganda. We share with you the pain and the loss inflicted by the terrorists, Al-Shabaab," said Anab Hassan Ilmi, member of the Somali National Women's Organization.
Al-Shabab has lost a lot of territory since it was driven from Mogadishu four years ago, but it remains a threat.
People say now it's time to fully extinguish that threat.
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