Al Shabaab militants warn of 'long, gruesome war' against Kenya
Days after four al Shabaab gunmen attacked a Kenyan university, killing nearly 150 people, the al Qaeda-linked group vowed more violence against the Kenyan public, in a message released on Saturday.
"No amount of precaution or safety measures will be able to guarantee your safety, thwart another attack, or prevent another bloodbath from occurring in your cities," the group wrote in an email obtained by Reuters.
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