Somali poet who criticised Qaeda-linked group killed

Awale,a poet and playwright,was known for writing dramas and songs for bands and radio stations. The National Union of Somali Journalists said Awale had been receiving threats because of comments he made on air about gunmen targeting civilians. A BBC report said Awale wrote and acted in radio plays critical of al-Qaeda-linked militant group al-Shabab,which has claimed responsibility for killing 10 journalists this year.