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Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush

First publishedJul 29, 19:06 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:58 UTC · 8m ago
11 outletAl Jazeera
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Al-Shabab militants killed five Kenyan security personnel in an ambush. The attack happened along Kenya's northern frontier. The incident is part of a recent increase in cross-border attacks.

Reported by 1 outlet Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓

Al-Shabab is a group of militants. They attacked Kenyan security personnel in northern Kenya. Five people died in the attack. This is one of many recent attacks in the area.

Why it matters

The attack shows that Al-Shabab is still active in the region. It also raises concerns about security along Kenya's border.

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Who attacked the Kenyan security personnel?
Al-Shabab militants
How many people died in the attack?
Five Kenyan security personnel
Where did the attack happen?
Along Kenya's northern frontier
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    Al JazeeraReports the attack as part of a surge in cross-border attacks
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