U.S. forces are training Somali troops, part of an urgent fight against al-Shabab, a subsidiary of Al Qaeda. This month, NBC News’ Courtney Kube had exclusive access with the U.S. military and spoke with leaders behind the operation. Somali troops face incredible danger in their fight against al-Shabab, with hundreds killed or wounded since last fall. Adding to the threat: a devastating drought and the terror group’s use of retaliation tactics.
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