Kenyan Troops Fire on Civilians in Crackdown

Security forces shot and injured at least 10 people in the northeastern town of Garissa during protests against a crackdown. Residents have accused security officers of harassing them without justified cause in their search for the killers of three soldiers.

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    The Star, 19 November 2012

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    Capital FM, 20 November 2012

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    The Star, 20 November 2012

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  • Kenya:  Three KDF Soldiers Shot Dead in Garissa

    The Star, 20 November 2012

    Security has been beefed up in Garissa following the killing of three KDF soldiers yesterday. Violence and riots erupted in the region after the incident, Several streets were ... read more »

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Kenyan soldiers of the African Union Mission in Somalia are pictured inside their armoured personnel carrier on the grounds of Kismayo University, southern Somalia.

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