COFEK: StoCK: Kenya needs urgent govt action to combat rampant illicit trade, terrorism

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"Kenya needs urgent government action to combat rampant illicit trade as an explosive new report reveals its links to corruption, organised crime and terrorism in the region, Stop Crime Kenya (StoCK) warns today.  

The report, published today by the independent Counter Extremism Project (CEP), says illegal trade in almost every commercial sector is financing gangsters, warlords and militants and is threatening jobs, the economy and the fragile security of East Africa."

Date
April 1, 2021
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Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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