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US reward for Somalia's al-Shabab leaders US reward for Somalia's al-Shabab leaders
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The US government is offering $27m (£18m) in rewards for information on the whereabouts of six key leaders of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militants. The US government is offering $27m (£18m) in rewards for information on the whereabouts of six leaders of the Somalia-based al-Shabab group.
The highest reward is $6m for the group's leader Abu Ubaidah.
He replaced Ahmed Abdi Godane, who was killed in a US drone strike last year.
Among those being hunted is Mahad Karate, also known as Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame, believed to be a key player in the Kenyan university attack where 148 people were killed.Among those being hunted is Mahad Karate, also known as Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame, believed to be a key player in the Kenyan university attack where 148 people were killed.
The highest reward is $6m for Abu Ubaidah who took over as leader. The six people wanted al-Shabab leaders:
Long-time leader Ahmed Abdi Godane was recently killed in a US drone strike. Source: US Department of State