The Iranian embassy in Kenya has denied any connection between two individuals arrested on suspicion of 'planning terrorist attacks' and the Islamic Republic, while expressing readiness to cooperate with the Kenyan government to 'clarify the matter.' On Saturday, December 7, the Kenyan Ministry of Interior and police announced the arrest of two Kenyans on terrorism charges, claiming they confessed to links with the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, by Iranian news agencies, the embassy refuted any ties of the arrested individuals in Nairobi with Iranian security and intelligence agencies, stating that it considers the publication of this news to be hasty and counterproductive. The Iranian embassy emphasized that the Islamic Republic values its relations with African countries, especially Kenya, and is prepared to cooperate with the Kenyan government in combating terrorism and 'clarifying the matter.' International news agencies reported on Saturday, quoting Kenyan police chief Joseph Boinett, that two citizens of Kenya, linked to the Quds Force of the IRGC, were arrested while allegedly planning attacks on Western targets in Kenya. The police chief stated that the detainees confessed to spying for the Quds Force and receiving money, information, and training from them. He identified the detainees as Abubakar Sadiqloo, 69, and Yasin Sambai Jumma, 25, noting that Sadiqloo had planned Jumma's trip to Iran for training. Jumma was arrested on November 19 upon returning from Iraq to Kenya. The Kenyan Ministry of Interior also identified Sadiqloo as a senior figure in the Shia community of Nairobi employed by the Quds Force and Jumma as a resident of Nairobi. CNN reported that Sadiqloo confessed that the Quds Force contacted him in 2012 through a person using the alias 'Parsa,' after which he agreed to recruit Kenyan youths for attacks on Western targets in Kenya. Kenyan officials have previously accused the Islamic Republic of being involved in planning terrorist attacks in Kenya, and some Iranian citizens have been convicted of planning terrorist attacks or using fake passports.
Iran Embassy Response: Arrested Individuals in Kenya Have No Connection to Iran
The Iranian embassy in Kenya denied any connection to two Kenyans arrested on terrorism charges, who allegedly confessed to links with Iran's Quds Force. This incident raises concerns about Iran's influence in Africa and its alleged involvement in terrorist activities.
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📰 What Happened
Iran Embassy denies connection to Kenyans arrested for planning terrorist attacks linked to Quds Force.
- Kenyan police arrest Abubakar Sadiqloo, Yasin Sambai Jumma
- Iranian embassy deny Abubakar Sadiqloo, Yasin Sambai Jumma
- Abubakar Sadiqloo confess Kenyan police
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The Iranian embassy's denial could impact its diplomatic relations with Kenya.
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