Ibrahim,who believes that the alienating tactics of al-Shabab has already turned the majority of the Somali population against the rebel group, says that this latest attack is a significant blow to the Mogadishu government.
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Zumpano said Tuesday that the case's goal "is not to interject itself in the negotiations, " but he hopes the lawsuit will bring the group's tactics to light.
In the fallout, the e-mails revealed that HBGary Federal, had proposed together with Palantir and Berico, cyber attacks against WikiLeaks, a misinformation campaign against the group and intimidation tactics against Salon reporter Glenn Greenwald who has supported WikiLeaks.