Two defendants were mere ` ` foot soldiers , '' their legal advocate says . One charged with conspiracy , providing material support to terrorists . Wilson said the number of missing men believed to be in Somalia is `` in the 10s , '' but their recruitment is `` a significant concern and one that we 're giving our highest priority . '' One investigating Somali militants ' recruiting effort in immigrant communities in U.S . The militant group in Africa has ties to al Qaeda .
Two defendants were mere ` ` foot soldiers , '' their legal advocate says . One charged with conspiracy , providing material support to terrorists . One investigating Somali militants ' recruiting effort in immigrant communities in U.S . The militant group in Africa has ties to al Qaeda .