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A Kenyan court on Thursday sentenced Hussein Mohammed Abdile and Mohamed Abdi Ali to 30 years in prison for facilitating the 2019 al-Shabaab attack on Nairobi's DusitD2 hotel complex that killed 21 people and injured several others during a siege lasting over 12 hours.</span

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A Kenyan court on Thursday sentenced Hussein Mohammed Abdile and Mohamed Abdi Ali to 30 years in prison for facilitating the 2019 al-Shabaab attack on Nairobi's DusitD2 hotel complex that killed 21 people and injured several others during a siege lasting over 12 hours.

The two Kenyan men were convicted in May on charges of conspiracy and facilitating terrorism after prosecutors proved they helped attackers obtain forged identity cards to escape a refugee camp and provided financial support totaling over 800,000 Kenyan shillings to the operation.</span

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The two Kenyan men were convicted in May on charges of conspiracy and facilitating terrorism after prosecutors proved they helped attackers obtain forged identity cards to escape a refugee camp and provided financial support totaling over 800,000 Kenyan shillings to the operation.

Judge Diana Kavedza ruled that without the defendants' involvement, the attack may not have happened, stating "without financiers, facilitators and sympathizers, terrorists cannot actualize their activities" during the comprehensive counterterrorism investigation.</span

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Judge Diana Kavedza ruled that without the defendants' involvement, the attack may not have happened, stating "without financiers, facilitators and sympathizers, terrorists cannot actualize their activities" during the comprehensive counterterrorism investigation.

The January 15, 2019 attack involved five al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab gunmen who stormed the luxury hotel and office complex, with all attackers killed by security forces while foreign nationals including an American and a Briton were among the victims.</span

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The January 15, 2019 attack involved five al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab gunmen who stormed the luxury hotel and office complex, with all attackers killed by security forces while foreign nationals including an American and a Briton were among the victims.

Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the assault as retaliation against Kenya's deployment of peacekeeping troops to Somalia since 2011, continuing the group's pattern of attacks including the 2013 Westgate mall siege that killed 67 and the 2015 Garissa University attack that killed 148.</span

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Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the assault as retaliation against Kenya's deployment of peacekeeping troops to Somalia since 2011, continuing the group's pattern of attacks including the 2013 Westgate mall siege that killed 67 and the 2015 Garissa University attack that killed 148.

The defendants have 14 days to appeal their sentences, with the court noting the attack's lasting impact on survivors' psychological well-being and Kenya's tourism sector, while a third suspect had previously pleaded guilty and been sentenced separately.</span

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The defendants have 14 days to appeal their sentences, with the court noting the attack's lasting impact on survivors' psychological well-being and Kenya's tourism sector, while a third suspect had previously pleaded guilty and been sentenced separately.

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While justice was served, the focus should remain on addressing root causes of extremism and improving regional security cooperation. The sentences, though warranted, highlight the ongoing challenges Kenya faces from cross-border terrorism and the need for comprehensive counterterrorism strategies beyond punishment.

While justice was served, the focus should remain on addressing root causes of extremism and improving regional security cooperation. The sentences, though warranted, highlight the ongoing challenges Kenya faces from cross-border terrorism and the need for comprehensive counterterrorism strategies beyond punishment.

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These lengthy sentences send a clear message that Kenya won't tolerate those who enable terrorism. The comprehensive investigation and prosecution demonstrate the country's commitment to justice for victims and their families. Strong deterrent sentences are essential to prevent future attacks and protect national security.

These lengthy sentences send a clear message that Kenya won't tolerate those who enable terrorism. The comprehensive investigation and prosecution demonstrate the country's commitment to justice for victims and their families. Strong deterrent sentences are essential to prevent future attacks and protect national security.

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