Nairobi: Kenya's Prime Minister is seeking Israel's support in stopping reprisal terror attacks by an al Qaeda-linked militant group Kenyan troops are pursuing in Somalia.
A government statement on Monday said Prime Minister Raila Odinga asked Israeli President Shimon Peres for assistance in building the capacity of the Kenyan police to deal with attacks by al-Shabab militants.
Israeli security forces are among the best in the world in dealing with terror threats, but al-Shabab could view Kenya's request as a provocation.
Kenya last month sent hundreds of troops into Somalia to pursue al-Shabab, whom it blames for attacks and kidnappings in Kenya. In response, al-Shabab has threatened to carry out terror attacks in Kenya's capital.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, November 14, 2011, 21:37