Iyar 12, 5778, 4/27/2018
al-Shabaab Trump brushes aside appearance in terror group's videoRepublican presidential frontrunner unfazed by his comments appearing in Al-Shabaab video, says "they use other people too". Report: Somali group uses Trump comments to recruit jihadistsAl-Shabaab reportedly uses an excerpt from Trump's comments against Muslims in a recruitment video. Somali terrorist group kills 15 in hotel attackAt least 15 dead, including an army general who led an offensive against al-Shabaab, in attack on hotel in Mogadishu. British 'White Widow' Now Top Leader of Al-ShabaabBritish citizen Samantha Lewthwaite coordinates attacks in Somali and Kenya, intelligence officials say Monday.United States Kills Al-Shabaab Leader in SomaliaDefense Department confirms it killed Adan Garar, a leader of the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab. Somali Terror Group Threatens Western MallsShoppers in one of America's biggest malls warned to be on their guard after Al-Shabaab issues terror threat.American Airstrike in Somalia Targets Al-ShabaabUnited States military carries out an airstrike against Al-Shabaab. Target identified only as a "senior leader".Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims Before SlaughteringAl-Shabaab terrorists murder 28 in attack on bus in Kenya, pick out victims based on ability to read from the Koran. Al-Shabaab Names New Leader, Threatens EnemiesAl-Shabaab names Sheikh Ahmad Umar Abu Ubaidah as its new leader after a U.S. airstrike kills the previous one. Pentagon Confirms Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in AirstrikePentagon confirms death of Ahmed Abdi Godane, says it is a "major symbolic and operational loss" for Al-Shabaab. U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Targeted Al-Shabaab LeaderOfficials confirm that U.S. military airstrike in Somalia targeted the leader of the Al-Shabaab group.U.S. Carries Out Operation Against Al-Shabaab in SomaliaPentagon says U.S. military forces conducted an operation against the Al-Shabaab terrorist network. No further information provided. Confirmed: Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Missile StrikeSomali officials confirm that an American missile strike in southern Somalia killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander.U.S. Tries to Take Out Terrorist in SomaliaUnited States military carries out a missile strike on a senior Al-Shabaab terrorist. It is unclear if the raid was successful. Kenya Charges 4 in Connection with Nairobi AttackFour Somalis charged with "supporting a terrorist group" in connection with the Westgate mall massacre.Officials: Target in Somalia was 'Foreign Fighter Commander'The U.S. raid in Somalia on Saturday reportedly targeted a Kenyan of Somali origin known by the name Ikrima, say officials. U.S. Targets, Fails to Capture Senior Al-Shabaab TerroristU.S. Navy SEALs took part in a raid in Somalia, aimed at capturing a senior leader of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. Al-Shabaab Threatens BritainAfter Kenya, Britain is the next target for Al-Shabaab, warns a hate preacher who recruited terrorists to the group.Israel Warned Kenya Before Nairobi AttackKenya received information warning of an impending attack before terrorists stormed the Westgate mall, according to security sources.U.S.: No Verification Americans Were Involved in Kenya AttackThe United States has not confirmed that any Americans were involved in the Kenyan mall attack, says Attorney General.Foreigners Are 'Legitimate Target', Say Somali TerroristsMembers of Al-Shabaab confirm they separated Muslims from non-Muslims in Kenya mall terror attack. Kenya: Israel Helping Investigate Mall AttackKenyan minister says that Israel is one of the countries assisting in a forensic investigation of the terror attack on the Westgate mall. Kenya's Foreign Minister Blames Al-Qaeda for Terror AttackAl-Shabaab was not acting alone in the attack in Nairobi, Kenya's Foreign Minister says in an interview.Kenyan Troops Take Control of Attacked MallKenyan troops are "in control" of the Nairobi mall that was attacked by Al-Shabaab, says interior ministry.Al-Shabaab Claims Americans Are Among Kenya TerroristsSomali-based terror group tweeted the names of Americans it claimed took part in the attack on a mall in Nairobi.Kenya: Most Hostages Rescued from Shopping MallMost of the hostages being held by terrorists in a shopping mall in Nairobi have been rescued. At least 68 are confirmed dead. Somali Terrorists Claim Responsibility for Kenya AttackSomali Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Nairobi, says attack is retaliation for Kenya’s military intervention in Somalia. Terror Group Ousts American Jihadi for 'Childish Petulance'Al-Shabaab, the Somali branch of al Qaeda, ousted an American jihadi from group after he posted video contrary to terror group's teachings. US Puts $33m Bounty on al-Shabaab LeadersSomalia's al-Qaeda allied al-Shabaab has been targeted by US officials seeking information on the terror group's top leadersVideo: US Al Qaeda Terrorist Pleads for His LifeAlabama’s Omar Hammami joined an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia but now fears his fellow terrorists may try to kill him. |
