Monday, July 11, 2016

US Praises SA Investigators Over Foiled Plot on US Embassy

The US has praised the work of South African investigators who appear to have foiled a plot to attack the US Embassy.

Twin brothers have been charged in Johannesburg with a terrorism  scheme which also included an unidentified Jewish building. 

Brandon-Lee Thulsie and Tony-Lee Thulsie who are 23 years  old  also attempted to fly to Syria to fight for the Islamic State organization.

The court appearance came after a ten month investigation by the country's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. 

US State Department Spokesman John Kirby praised their work...

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US State Department Spokesman John Kirby says they are working to improve security with their counterparts in South Africa.

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