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Al-Shabaab

Published on May 26, 2016

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US Troops in Somalia and Kenya

Counter-terrorism and Al-Shabaab
Photo by Israel Defense Forces
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US Forces

  • 50 currently in Somalia and Kenya
  • Sent to prevent organizations from gaining foothold similar to ISIS
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Depth of US Involvment

  • Ugandan Somali-backed forces clearing checkpoint
  • Came under fire, US force called in airstrike
  • Only to "advise and assist" except in times of crisis
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Al-Shabaab

  • Attacking western interests in Somalia and Kenya
  • Gaining influence
  • Al-Qaeda influenced
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Starr, Barbara. "U.S. Special Forces Wage Secretive 'Small Wars' against
Terrorists." CNN Politics. CNN, n.d. Web. 26 May 2016.
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Amelia Glenn