London, UK, April 25, 2009 (SL Times) – A Somali man by the name of Yaasin Ali who holds a Swedish nationality was charged with terrorism in Britain.
Court proceedings for Yaasin Ali started this week in London (Kingston Crown Court). Yaasin Ali was accused of contributing financially to al-Shabab, an al-Qaida linked Somali organization.
Yaasin Ali was originally detained by Sweden for terrorist activities and was eventually released. After being released by Sweden, Yaasin Ali moved to Britain where he was arrested on May 28, 2009 for engaging in terrorism in Britain.
Swedish authorities have said that they will cooperate with British prosecutors and share with them the evidence they have on Yaasin Ali.
 

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