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Kenya:
Mall Standoff Continues Into Second Day
Radio Dalsan, 22 September 2013
The Kenyan security forces and attackers who stormed the Westgate Mall still continues as the second day starts in Nairobi, Kenyan capital. Local media reported at least 39 people… Read more »
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Kenya:
'Don't Call Me Again, Just Get Me Out of Here'
Capital FM, 22 September 2013
A father has recounted how his son frantically called him seeking help as gunmen invaded Westgate mall on Saturday, shooting people at random and taking hostages. Read more »
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Kenya:
All Is Being Done to End Westgate Siege - Ruto
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
Deputy President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government is doing everything in its power to end the hostage situation that gripped the Westgate mall on Saturday. Read more »
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Kenya:
Breaking News - Police Cordon Off Westgate Mall Amid Hostage Situation
The Star, 21 September 2013
Shoppers and staff at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi's Westlands area were taken by surprise earlier this afternoon as gunmen numbered between five and 10 attacked the building. Read more »
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Kenya:
Al-Shaabab Attack Leaves 30 Dead, 60 Injured in Kenya, More Being Held Hostage
Sudan Tribune, 21 September 2013
The Somalia militant Islamic group, Al-Shabaab on Saturday claimed carrying out an afternoon attack in an upscale Nairobi shopping centre that Kenyan Red Cross says left 30 dead… Read more »
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Kenya:
UN Chief 'Following Closely and With Alarm' the Attack in Nairobi
UN News, 21 September 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has spoken with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta about today's attack on a shopping centre in the capital city of Nairobi. Read more »
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Kenya:
Over 1000 Evacuated as Death Toll Rises
DW, 21 September 2013
Update: The continuing situation at Westgate Mall has left at least 59 people dead, according to various sources, some 175 injured and as many as 1000 people led to safety or… Read more »
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Kenya:
President's Relatives Among Dead in Mall Siege
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
A resolute President Uhuru Kenyatta has told the terrorists responsible for the deaths of 39 Kenyans at the Westgate mall on Saturday that they have not won the day. Read more »
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Kenya:
President Kenyatta's Statement On Terror Attack
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
This morning, a group of armed terrorists forcefully entered the Westgate Mall in Nairobi's Parklands area and unleashed senseless violence upon customers and workers. They have… Read more »
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Kenya:
Police Ignored Me As I Exposed Westgate Terrorist - Survivor
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
A survivor of the Westgate terrorist attack has recounted how police ignored him when he pointed to them one of the gunmen who disguised himself as a victim. Read more »
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Kenya:
26 Dead, 50 Wounded in Mall Siege - Red Cross
The Star, 21 September 2013
At least 26 people have been killed or succumbed to injuries following the shooting at the Westgate Shopping mall in Nairobi's Westlands area. This is according to the Kenya Red… Read more »
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Kenya:
Gunmen Ambush Westgate Mall, Casualties Reported
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
Heavy gunfire has been reported at Westgate Mall in Nairobi's Westlands area. Read more »
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Kenya:
'I Escaped Westgate Mall Siege by Acting Dead'
Capital FM, 21 September 2013
Eighteen-year-old Umar Ahmed was all geared up for the Safaricom 7s Rugby tournament and was just about to make his way there from the Westgate mall when all hell broke loose. Read more »
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Kenya:
Nairobi Shoot-Out at Westgate Mall
allAfrica, 21 September 2013
Kenyan Tweeters have been cooperating with authorities to warn people away from the Westgate area west of downtown Nairobi, where gunfire, reports of hostages and rumours of deaths… Read more »
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Kenya:
Gunmen Attack Westgate Mall, Holding Hostages
The Star, 21 September 2013
An armed group stormed Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi Saturday, sparking a fierce gunbattle, police said. Police said they had surrounded the mall, which is popular with wealthy… Read more »
