Confirmed: New Evidence Shows CIA worked alongside al Qaeda sympathizers in Somalia
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Confirmed: New Evidence Shows CIA worked alongside al Qaeda sympathizers in Somalia

The CIA began its expansion in Somalia around 1960s, using an extensive set of tools of political influence, such as kidnapping, operating black sites, promoting Somali politicians and funding warlords. Specifically, the last point was seen as a way to avoid re-sending American troops after the Black Hawk Down incident.