FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone officials say they are bolstering security in response to the heightened threat posed by the Islamic extremist rebels of al-Shabab

expressing concern the West African nation could be targeted because of its support for peacekeeping operations in Somalia.

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