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Even if armed groups cannot target the US territories they can easily assault the US interests in the region. The British Guardian, the US Seattle Times, and Associated Press agency reported that US information organs officials expressed their concern as al-Qaeda armed attacks can be extended to include Western, Sub-Saharan Africa in addition to the Sahel region. Warnings coincide with Assistant Secretary of State David Walsh statements before the congressional foreign affairs commission on June 6th stressing that the region is turning to a safe haven for al-Qaeda. He further made clear that the US policy is aiming at securing a safer and moderate Maghreb through social, political reforms by the realization of a shift in terms of economic growth and the setting up of a solid partnership in counter terrorism issues. | ||||||||||||||||||
GSPC threatens US interests in North Africa