SUSIE & TYLER’S CURRENT EVENTS October 22, 2013 THE BASICS Topic Al Shabab, Somalia, and international terrorism
http://www.international.ucla.edu/africa/countries/article.asp?parentid=96977
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabaab_%28militant_group%29
Articles “Q&A: Who are Somalia’s al-Shabab?” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15336689
“Exclusive: U.N. Uncovers ‘Credible’ New al-Shabab Terro Plot” http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/10/17/exclusive_un_uncovers_credible_new_al_shabab_terror_plot? wp_login_redirect=0
“U.N. Declares War on al-Shabab” http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/10/16/ban_declares_war_on_al_shabab
“U.S. Navy SEALs raid militant group linked to Kenya mall attack” http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/10/05/us-navy-seals-raid-head-militant-group-linked-to-kenya-mall-attack/
“How the U.S. raid on al-Shabaab in Somalia went wrong” http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/09/us-raid-al-shabaab-somalia-navy-seals
“Al-Shabab, chaos in Somalia, and International terrorism” http://journalistsresource.org/studies/international/conflicts/al-shabab-somalia-terrorism#
Questions to Consider • Where is Somalia? Why is it important both in Africa and in the world? • What is the relationship between Somalia and its neighboring countries? • What is the history of action by the United States in Somalia? What are the reasons the United States has taken an active role in Somalia? • How is the attack on the Kenyan mall connected to American interests? International terrorism? Safety and security in Africa and in the United States? • Who are al-Shabaab? • What are the goals of al-Shabaab? How does it reflect anger directed at the United States? The government of Somalia? Government of Kenya? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24330273
• Do you think membership in al-Shabaab demonstrates a feeling of hopelessness on the part of young Somalis? • Who is al-Shabaab’s leader? • How much of Somalia does al-Shabaab control? • How is al-Shabaab connected to international terrorism? • Are American young people being recruited by al-Shabaab? Why? Could al-Shabaab be a threat on U.S. soil? • What are the tensions within the Somali community in Minnesota? How are young men being recruited by international terrorist organizations? Are Somalis being unfairly stereotyped? • What is the relationship between the Kenya mall terror attack and the arrest of Anas alLibi? • What rights does Anas al-Libi have under the U.S. Constitution? Is the presumption of innocence applicable? • Is the right to be represented by an attorney applicable? The right to remain silent? The right to be brought before a judge? • What are the civil liberty concerns about acting in the interest of national security? • What is “rendition” and how does it relate to terrorism and civil liberties? • What can our country learn from our interactions with Somalia and al-Shabaab?
THE EXTRAS Pre-teaching, Extensions & Further Reading •
“New York case offers insight into secret war against Somali militants”
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“Minnesota Somalis: Were any involved in Kenya mall attack?”
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“Young Somali-Americans try to repair community’s image”
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“Kenya mall attack: What reach does Somali terror group have in US?”
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“In prison with al-shabab: What drives Somali militants?”
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“10 things to know about Somali militants al-Shabab”
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/06/us-usa-shabaab-rendition-idUSBRE9950HX20131006 http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0923/Minnesota-Somalis-Were-any-involved-inKenya-mall-attack http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/09/25/news/minnesota-somali-image http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2013/0923/Kenya-mall-attack-What-reach-does-Somaliterror-group-have-in-US-video http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24379013 Shabab News http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/s/al-shabab/ http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/09/22/20643023-10-things-to-know-about-somali-militants-alshabab
Lesson Plans/Activities: Constitutional Rights Foundation o “Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It?” http://www.crf-usa.org/americaresponds-to-terrorism/terrorism-how-have-other-countries-handled-it.html
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“Islamist Terrorism From 1945 to the Death of Osama bin Laden” http://www.crfusa.org/america-responds-to-terrorism/islamist-terrorism-from-1945-to-the-death-of-osama-binladen.html
What’s the connection? Constitution • “The Raids in Somalia and Libya - Theories of Self Defense?” http://opiniojuris.org/2013/10/06/raids-somalia-libya-theories-self-defense/
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“Al Libi pleads not guilty in US embassy bombings” http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/10/15/205426/al-libi-pleads-not-guilty-in-us.html
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“Are Foreign Nationals Entitled to the same Constitutional Rights as Citizens?” http://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1302&context=facpub
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Students • “Somalia” (Student appropriate content on Somalia) http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~jmroth/ Oregon • “Mohamed Mohamud found guilty in Portland terrorism trial” •
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/01/mohamed_mohamud_found_guilty_i.html Somali American Council of Oregon http://sacoo.org/
Oregon State Social Science Standards/CCSS 8.21 Analyze important political and ethical values such as freedom, democracy, equality, and justice embodied in documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. HS.21 Relate trends in world population to current events and analyze their interrelationship. HS.31 Describe United States foreign policy and evaluate its impact on the United States and other countries. 6-8.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. 6-8.RH.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. 9-10.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text. 11-12.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
NEW! We the People Lesson Connections Middle School, Level 2 • Unit 6, Lesson 28: What is the relationship of the United States to other nations in the world? High School, Level 3 • Unit 6, Lesson 38: What are the Challenges of the Participation of the United States in World Affairs?
