Al-Shabaab islamist fighters sit on a truck as they patrol to provide security for Somali demonstrators in Mogadishu, Somalia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Photo from Islamization WatchSomalia's Shebab Warn Kenya Over Planned Onslaught -- AFP
NAIROBI — Somalia's Al Qaeda-inspired Shebab warned Kenya on Wednesday against providing military assistance to the Mogadishu government for a planned massive nationwide offensive against the militia.
Tension has been building up in Mogadishu and other key cities, including the Shebab-controlled southern port of Kismayo, as government troops backed by African Union forces and clan militia reportedly prepare for their much-anticipated offensive to reconquer southern and central Somalia.
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Update: Somali Youth Movement Declare 'Holy War' on Kenya -- Asharq al-Awsat
My Comment: This gives and indication of what may happen in the region if Islamic extremists are successful in taking over Somalia .... war spreading to other countries that have a long history of internal strife and conflict.
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