A US citizen allegedly inspired by Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel was arrested in Nairobi mid-this month on his way to join the al-Shabaab terror network in Somalia. He was extradited to New York on December 28 to face charges for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation. “NASR is a 23-year-old US citizen who moved from New Jersey to Egypt in or about July 2023. NASR is a supporter of al Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization that has attacked Americans and American allies. “The provision of support to such a group – particularly by an American citizen – is a heinous threat to our entire country and way of life.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2023 16:26 UTC