Abdul Haji

Four year old Portia Walton runs toward Abdul Haji during the Westgate Mall massacre. Her mom and others shelter under the black and white table in the middle. The terrorists are holed up and firing from the supermarket beyond the table.

Meet the Kenyan hero who fought terrorists and rescued dozens

Conflict & Justice

Westgate hero tells his story: Abdul Haji, the Kenyan businessman who fought the terrorists and rescued dozens.

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