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The case of Al-Shabaab in Kenya. Terrorism, space management and tourism Cover

The case of Al-Shabaab in Kenya. Terrorism, space management and tourism

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|Nov 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gssfj-2024-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2587-3326 | Journal ISSN: 2587-3318
Language: English
Page range: 91 - 108
Published on: Nov 27, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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