The attack on the Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi contained the hallmarks of al-Shabab’s previous tactics: detonating explosives, followed by suicide infantry. In its statement claiming responsibility for the attack Tuesday, al-Shabab said it was in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “Al-Shabab controls roughly 20 percent of Somalia, primarily in southern Somalia, where they have maintained a historical presence. The Trump’s administration has carried out more drone attacks on al-Shabab and destroyed their leadership recently. The country’s security forces, despite international support, are often accused of corruption and incompetence in the face of al-Shabab attacks on civilians.

Source: Ethiopian News January 17, 2019 03:34 UTC