US Official Says Somali al-Shabab Camel Reward for Barack Obama is Absurd

A top US envoy has dismissed as “absurd” a reward of 10 camels for information about President Barack Obama’s hideout by Somali militants.

Al-Shabab made the mock offer after the US announced rewards of $3-7m (£2-4.5m) for various militant commanders.

The al-Qaeda linked group offered chickens for information about US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Johnnie Carson became the first top US official in two decades to visit Mogadishu over the weekend.

When asked about al-Shabab’s offer at a news conference, Continue reading “US Official Says Somali al-Shabab Camel Reward for Barack Obama is Absurd”

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