×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Fallout in Al Shabaab camp as commanders defy top leader

Al Shabaab fighters train outside Mogadishu. [file, Standard)

Al Shabaab has lost support amongst its Kenyan middle-level commanders over the indiscriminate killing of Muslims in Mandera and Garissa, an intelligence report says.

The commanders are reported to be incensed by the killings in the two towns claimed by Al Shabaab.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in