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Kampala Grenade Attack Stopped, Potential Terrorist Attack in February
Scary news from Uganda makes us worry about security back home. »
Al-Shabaab Supporter Arrested in New York on 7-10; Tried to Board Plane to Entebbe
Al-Shabaab supporter and native Virginian Zachary Adam Chesser was apprehended at a New York airport on July 10th, when he attempted to board a plane to Entebbe-- the day before the terrorist attack in Kampala. »
Ugandans Living Abroad React to 7-11 Twin Attacks
Many in the diaspora were personally affected by the bombings in Kampala on 7-11, which terrorist group al-Shabaab has taken credit for. 76 people were killed, stunning Ugandans from London to Chicago. Read more here. »
Police Release Partial List of Sunday’s Bomb Victims: Access List Here
Police made public the victims that had been identified so far in the Sunday bombings-- 43 names in total, out of 76 killed. Click here to view the names of people lost in this cruel and senseless tragedy. »
Ongoing Bomb Scare: What Happened on Sunday, and New Attempts in Makindye Yesterday
An estimated 74 people died in the attacks on Sunday, and two more bombs were recovered in Makindye on Monday. Al-Shabaab took credit for the attacks, and President Museveni announced seven days of mourning. How are those in the diaspora coping with these shocking news? Please share by commenting. »
