Possible Terror Links To Al-Qaida, Al-Shabaab Under Investigation
August 17 2015
Authorities are investigating whether suspected terrorist cells in Namibia are linked to Al-Qaida or Al-Shabaab, reports the Namibian (Windhoek).
Security forces have uncovered a number of potential terrorist cells in the cities of Windhoek and Rehoboth, according to unnamed law enforcement sources.
Al-Shabaab has been operating in particular in Somalia and Kenya.
The suspects reportedly include migrants from Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia who may be operating in Namibia to...
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