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Social Issues

The turmoil within: Somali families try to fit in, struggle to forget

The turmoil within: Somali families try to fit in, struggle to forget

In our second of a three-part series, "Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota," reporter Laura Yuen explores the psychological scars inflicted by the bloody Somali civil war and how they are felt by the young generation in Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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In their own words: Abdulahi Farah

In their own words: Abdulahi Farah

Abdulahi Farah is coordinator of the Salaam Project, which hired young outreach workers to intervene in the lives of high-risk Somali youths in an effort to reduce violence.

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In their own words: Nimco Ahmed

In their own words: Nimco Ahmed

Nimco Ahmed is a community activist and policy aide with the Minneapolis City Council. Ahmed a state director for the Minnesota DFL party.

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In their own words: Raho Warsame

In their own words: Raho Warsame

Raho Warsame, 51, is a single mother of four grown children and property manager with the Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis.

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Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Tens of thousands of Somalis escaped a brutal civil war, and now call Minnesota home. This is a glimpse into the stories of young Somalis confronting violence in their community, struggling with the psychological scars that the bloodshed in their homeland left behind and becoming stronger siblings, friends and leaders in the process.

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Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Tens of thousands of Somalis escaped a brutal civil war, and now call Minnesota home. This is a glimpse into the stories of young Somalis confronting violence in their community, struggling with the psychological scars that the bloodshed in their homeland left behind and becoming stronger siblings, friends and leaders in the process.

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