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Story Publication logo April 9, 2016

Al Shabaab Exploits Kenya’s Divisions to Wage War

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A rare, detailed look at one of the world’s most important battles against terrorism. PBS NewsHour...

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Kenya is the U.S.'s primary ally in the fight against east Africa's deadliest terror group. Its long war against Al Shabaab has taken a heavy toll and there are fears that reprisals from Kenyan security forces against ethnic Somalis are only breeding more enemies. This is the first report in a three-part series by PBS NewsHour special correspondent Nick Schifrin and producer Zach Fannin.

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