Provides background on Sept. 2013 terrorist attack and subsequent hostage situation and siege, in Nairobi, Kenya. Profiles Al Shahab and the Somali Islamist insurgent group that has taken responsibility for the attack. Discusses nationalities of terrorists involved in attack, and explains their rationale for attacking Kenya and timing of the attack. Reviews U.S. efforts to counter threat from Al Shahab and issues for Congress.
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