Mohamed Ahmed Abdi, Liban Abdullah Omar, Hussein Hassan, and Adan Mohamed Ibrahim stand accused of aiding the militants behind the deadly Westgate mall attack. Their trial opens amid reports from the Kenyan government that a large influx of Somila militants into Kenya has occured, fueled by intenral struggles across the border.
Background:
Kenya mall attack trial begins [VOA]
Somali militants moving into Kenya [AP]
Porous borders under scrutiny [IWPR]