New Speculations on Kidnappers of Three Kenyans

Two Kenyans and a Kenyan/Somali doctor, who work for the Swedish group International Aid Services (IAS) were kidnapped in central Somalia by an armed group, which may have ties to both pirates and Al Shabaab, according to police officials.

A group of Somali pirates (file photo): Security officials speculate the kidnappers may be pirates with financial ties to Al Shabaab.

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