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Michael Caputo

Somali teens share thoughts on disappearances

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Sokorey Abdullahi, 18 year-old Somali teen
Sokorey was one of three Somali teens who spoke with MPR News.
Anna Weggel

The investigation continues into why a dozen or so young Somali men disappeared from the Twin Cities and are believed to be fighting in Somalia.

MPR's Michael Caputo spent some time with three teenagers -- the kind of kids who attend class regularly, play sports and hold part-time jobs. He asked the teens what they know -- or what they've heard -- about the disappearances of those young men.

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Liban Hassan, an 18-year-old Somali teen
Liban was one of three teenagers from Somalia who spoke to MPR News.
Anna Weggel
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Sokorey Abdullahi, 18 year-old Somali teen
Sokorey was one of three Somali teens who spoke with MPR News.
Anna Weggel
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Feysal Salad, 14-year-old Somali teen
One of three Somali teens who talked about life and issues in their communities.
Anna Weggel