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= Current Event 1 = Article from the Mujahid Blog Written by: Unknown Written on February 2, 2010

Summary Bismillah, Kenya has said that they are planing to send in troops to Somalia in the near future. They are estimating to sent in about 1,500 troops. Also Al-Shabaab will are contemplating on weather they should send troops in to Somalia as well. So now the decision in weather they will attack Somalia is in the hands of Jihad ad-Daf.

__ Reaction __ I think that it is crazy that these two countries want to attack each other over a religion. Kenya wants to make a move of the Muslim religion. Kenya also stated that " There is a time for war and a time for peace, now get out of your seats and load a bullet for what you believe in." I think that Kenya is trying to motivate the people in their country, and is trying to persuade them that it is alright to start this war.

For more follow this link: http://themujahidblog.com/2010/02/02/kenya-is-preparing-to-send-troops-to-somalia = = = Current Event 2 = Article from msnbc.com Written By: Mohamed Olad Hassan Written On: February 15, 2010

Summary On Monday the 15th there were three bombs detonated in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Two bombs were being controlled by two different suicide bombers driving cars, the third bomb was in a wheelbarrow near the capital building. These attacks were meant to kill the State Defense Minister, Yusuf Mohamed Siyad also know as " White Eyes ". Lucky he was not killed or injured. But they did say that at least one civilian was killed. The first bomber in the car was chasing the ministers car but a civilian mini bus came between the two cars and blew up before reaching him. While the Minister stopped to care for wounded civilians, a parked car and a wheelbarrow exploded a block from him. The Minister stated that " This attack was a message from my enemy that they are committed to killing me and all other government officials like me ".

Reaction I think that it is sad that a Minister cant even feel safe in his own country because there are multiple people trying to kill him. Also I think that he is being a very good man after being in danger. I think this because he almost got blown up and he stopped his car to help other people, even though he was still in grave danger. Also I think it is good that he is making speeches to the public, so know the people know what his feeling on the whole situation is and how strongly he feels. For more Follow this link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35403816/ns/world_news-africa/

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