Some British Muslims Offered Police Protection After Al Shabab Threat Video
Al Qaeda-linked Somali group threatening to kill those who criticize jihadis
A number of British Muslim figures say they have been offered police protection after the al Shabaab militant group released a video threatening them for criticising jihadists.
The video, posted online, was targeted at British Muslims who had spoken out following the murder of drummer Lee Rigby in May.
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