Ugandan authorities discovered an unexploded suicide vest and arrested several individuals following bomb blasts at two bars that killed 76 soccer fans watching the World Cup final. The Somali al Shabaab Islamists, associated with al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attacks, but later denied the involvement of suicide bombers. The vest was found in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala, and was similar to evidence found at other blast sites. Ugandan police stated that the vest was meant to be planted as an improvised bomb, rather than worn. The attackers were praised by the militant group for their actions. A man named Yonis, who claimed to be an assistant to al Shabaab spokesman Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage, stated in a telephone interview with Reuters that the recent attacks were not carried out by suicide bombers but were instead planted. Coordinated attacks are a common strategy of al Qaeda and groups associated with Osama bin Laden's network. If it is confirmed that al Shabaab was behind the attacks, it would mark their first attempt to expand their influence internationally. Analysts have raised concerns about potential support or funding from sources in Uganda or foreign militants within al Shabaab. Abdi Samatar, a Somalia expert at the University of Minnesota, stated that whether they are Somalis or foreigners, the impact remains the same as foreign elements now control the al Shabaab operation. Kayihura did not provide additional information on the number or origins of suspects detained, but did increase the death toll to 76 from 74. The al Shabaab militants have warned of further attacks unless Uganda and Burundi withdraw their peacekeepers from AMISOM, declaring "NO PEACE TO KEEP." They are in control of large areas in the southern and central regions of the chaotic country. However, the regional bloc, IGAD, has stated that they will not back down in the face of threats and will continue to support the government in Somalia, which is backed by Western powers. The executive secretary of IGAD, Mahboud Maalim, announced plans to increase peacekeepers in Somalia to over 8,000, with hopes of having the additional troops deployed by the second week of August. Last week, IGAD members from Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti expressed their desire to eventually have 20,000 troops from the African Union and United Nations stationed in Somalia. The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party in Uganda called on President Yoweri Museveni to withdraw his peacekeepers and stated that they would do the same if they won elections in 2011. "There is no peacekeeping mission in Somalia and Uganda does not have any strategic interests there. We are sacrificing our children for no reason," stated FDC spokesman Wafula Oguttu to Reuters. Analysts believe that a sustained bombing campaign would harm Uganda's investment climate, but a single attack would not likely deter major companies like British hydrocarbons explorer Tullow Oil from investing. Foreign direct investment in east Africa's third largest economy has increased, largely due to oil exploration along the western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. An American was among the casualties, and the US State Department confirmed that three FBI agents were on the ground gathering evidence." Opolot mentioned that there was another team ready to be deployed if needed. He also stated that the African Union summit scheduled to be hosted by Uganda this month was not expected to be canceled due to the bombings.