Release hostages unconditionally, Al Shabaab told

The Somali government and Kenya security agents have dismissed threats issued by Al Shabaab militants that they will execute Kenyan hostages unless terror suspects held in Kenya are released. Somalia ambassador to Kenya Mohammed Ali Nur said the threats are an indication of the waning influence of the Al-Qaeda linked insurgents. “We condemn threats issued by the Al Shabaab to Kenya. We want the hostages released unconditionally," said Nur...