After Al-Shabaab Kidnapping, Mandera Leaders Reunite With Their Families
After Al-Shabaab Abduction, Mandera Chiefs Reunite With Families
MANDERA, Kenya - It’s a day etched into the memory of Mandera: a day when the much-anticipated presidential visit was overshadowed by a dark cloud covering the fate of five local chiefs. Earlier this year, these community leaders found themselves in the throes of uncertainty, kidnapped by the ominous presence of Al-Shabaab. For 60 arduous days, their families grasped onto threads of hope, peering into the abyss of negotiations that spanned borders and…