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22Feb/15

U.S. homeland security chief worried about al Shabaab mall threat

February 22, 2015WarAl-Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, America, Canada, Irregular military, Islam, Islamic terrorism, Islamist groups, Jeh Johnson, Mall of America, Minnesota, NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, Shopping mall, Somali Civil War, Somali people, Somalia, United States, West Edmonton Mallsmbale

U.S. Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson urges vigilance following a threat made by Somali-based Islamist militants against shopping malls, including the Mall of America in Minnesota.
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10Feb/15

Somalian lifeline cut off by suspension of remittance services

February 10, 2015FinanceAfrica, Al-Shabaab, Arab League, Dahabshiil, Daud Aweis, Divided regions, Political geography, Remittance, Somali Civil War, Somali government, Somali language, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia-Remittances China Central Television, Somalis in the United Kingdom, United Statessmbale

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China Central Television (CCTV)

Most of the major U.S. banks have ended remittance services to Somalis after new regulations were passed to stop money from getting into the hands of terrorists such as Somalia’s Al Shabaab. However, funds sent back home to Somalia are crucial for many families and businesses in a country that lacks a proper financial system from years of fighting.
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