VOA慢速英语:Kenya Answers al-Shabab Attack with Airstrikes

sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country or by not allowing economic aid for that country (usually plural)

civil rights – n. the rights that every person should have regardless of her or his gender, race or religion

crossing – n. a voyage across water