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Security still major concern for Somalia’s future

Season 2014 Episode 2230 | 2m 12s

The election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in 2012 was a turning point for Somalia after decades of chaos, violence and poverty. Within months, the U.S. announced it would recognize Somalia for the first time since 1991. But recently al-Shabab militants have ramped up attacks, including a recent assault on the parliament building. Judy Woodruff reports.

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