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The U.S. military’s Africa Command confirmed that one American serviceman and two Department of Defense (DOD) contractors were killed on Sunday when the al-Shabaab terrorist group attacked the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya.

Two DOD members were also wounded in the assault, according to a Sunday afternoon statement from Africa Command, adding that they are being evacuated and are in stable condition.

PRAY WITH US FOR SAFETY FOR AMERICANS ABROAD.
MANY ARE SAYING THIS TERROR IS DIRECTED BY IRAN.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our teammates who lost their lives today,” said U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, the chief of Africa Command. “As we honor their sacrifice, let’s also harden our resolve. Alongside our African and international partners, we will pursue those responsible for this attack and al-Shabaab who seeks to harm Americans and U.S. interests. We remain committed to preventing al-Shabaab from maintaining a safe haven to plan deadly attacks against the U.S. homeland, East African, and international partners.”

Earlier in the day, the military said that U.S. and Kenyan forces were able to repel the al-Shabaab attack.

“Al-Shabaab resorts to lies, coercion, and the exertion of force to bolster their reputation to create false headlines,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Gayler in a statement. “It is important to counter al-Shabaab where they stand to prevent the spread of this cancer.”

Reports suggested there was also damage done to infrastructure and equipment.

The Manda Bay base is an area where American forces provide training and counter-terrorism support for its East African partners.

The Kenya Defence Forces issued a statement saying “the attempted breach was successfully repulsed” and that four “terrorists [sic] bodies” were found.

“The airstrip is safe. Arising from the unsuccessful breach a fire broke out affecting some of the fuel tanks located at the airstrip. The fire has been put under control and standard security procedures are now on-going,” according to its statement.

“Al-Shabaab is a brutal terrorist organization,” said Gayler. “It is an al-Qaeda affiliate seeking to establish a self-governed Islamic territory in East Africa, to remove Western influence and ideals from the region, and to further its jihadist agenda. U.S. presence in Africa is critically important to counter-terrorism efforts.”

The base attack follows a truck bomb in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Dec. 28 that left at least 79 people dead. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the bombing.

The United States announced four al-Shabaab militants were killed a day later in airstrikes that “targeted al-Shabaab militants responsible for terrorist acts against innocent Somali citizens and coordinating with al-Qaeda,” the military announced in late December.

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Caroline Eagan
January 6, 2020

Psalms 108:5, “Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy Glory above all the earth;
Psalms 108:12,13- “Give us help from trouble:for vain is the help of man”. “Through God we shall do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies”.

Pat Moulton
January 6, 2020

Father, we thank You that the US has a good relationship with Kenya and Uganda to protect their countries from al-Shabaab. This breach shows us the importance of that relationship. Continue to strengthen this relationship and bring an end to the reign of terror in Somalia plus a STOP to funding from the US for that terror from our taxpayers and the under table handshake with terror in our states and federal governments and social service interfaith groups either wittingly or unwittingly. We ask for justice and righteousness to well up as Your kingdom forces expose, remove and litigate this treason.

Ana
January 6, 2020

Amen! And, thank You Lord for IFA and the Epoch Times who are unafraid to publish the truth.

Victoria C
January 6, 2020

Lord, God. You are in control. Let Your strength arise across the world, and Your hedge of protection about all who seek to do good and righteousness and justice. You would have Your people to intervene for those who cannot defend themselves. The task of training to fight against terrorism is a worthy task, helping others to protect themselves. Guard them. Amen.

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