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# shebab - Friday 22 January, 2016

At least 19 dead after bomb blast in Somalian seaside resort

Jan 22nd 2016, 7:53 AM 7,826 Views 17 Comments

After a huge explosion, gunmen burst into the restaurant yesterday evening as diners were sitting down for their evening meal.

# shebab - Sunday 6 October, 2013

# Counterterrorism

US stages raids targeting Islamist leaders in Africa

Oct 6th 2013, 8:03 AM 5,655 Views 61 Comments

A Libyan militant suspected in the 1998 US embassy bombings was captured by US forces. A leader of the Shabab group was targeted in southern Somalia in a second raid.

# shebab - Monday 23 September, 2013

# Kenya

Heavy gunfire and explosions heard as siege continues at Kenyan shopping mall

Sep 23rd 2013, 7:25 AM 4,229 Views 53 Comments

As the stand-off enters its third day, sustained bursts of rapid gunfire erupted at dawn and lasted 15 minutes, and soldiers posted around the complex ducked for cover.

# shebab - Monday 18 February, 2013

# Denmark

Danish brothers charged with plotting terror attack

Feb 18th 2013, 9:47 PM 8,260 Views 21 Comments

Two brothers with links to Somalia’s Islamist Shebab rebels have been formally charged over suspicions of plotting a terror attack.

# shebab - Saturday 29 September, 2012

# Somalia

Shebab Islamists abandon last stronghold in Somalia

Sep 29th 2012, 3:03 PM 3,477 Views 8 Comments

Kismayu has been a vital lifeline for the Shebab in their five year revolt against African Union and Somali government troops.