Say what you will about President Obama’s domestic policies, he’s done nothing if not put the screws to terrorist networks and pirates the world over for the past four years. The latest iteration, again calling upon the US Navy SEALS, involved a nighttime raid in Somalia that resulted in the rescue of two foreign aid workers and the killing of nine hostage takers. Although the Pentagon denied that the hostage takers were linked to al-Shabab, their exact identities remain unknown. For a full rundown of the operation, check out the BBC article.
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