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Kenya: Kenya's President Kenyatta Says Nairobi Mall Siege Is Over
DW, 24 September 2013
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the deadly Nairobi mall attack claimed by al Shabab rebels has ended. He has also declared three days of national mourning. Read more »
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Kenya: Kenyatta Announces Three Days of Mourning After Mall Siege Ends
DW, 24 September 2013
The siege of a Nairobi mall which left over 60 people dead has come to an end. Kenya's president addressed the nation shortly after it was over, praising Kenyans for their… Read more »
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Kenya: President Announces Three Days of Mourning
allAfrica, 24 September 2013
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced three days of mourning, in response to the attack on Westgate Mall in Nairobi. Read more »
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Kenya: Mall Attack a Wake-Up Call On Youth Mindset
The Star, 24 September 2013
The pandemonium, confusion and desperation resulting from the Westgate Mall massacre immediately rekindled memories of 9/11/2001. I had just walked into the John Templeton… Read more »
Kenya President Says Mall Siege is Over
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the mall siege, for which Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility, over. He confirmed that 61 civilians and six security officers were killed. The first three floors of the building collapsed during the operation by security forces, trapping several people in the rubble.Video
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23 September 2013
Kenya Government Says They Have Control in Mall Standoff
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Government forces in Kenya say they have control of the mall where terrorists have killed at least 62 people. see more »
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23 September 2013
Kenyan Forces Launch Assault to Rescue Remaining Hostages
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Kenyan security forces launched an assault Monday on the mall where about a dozen Al-Qaeda-linked militants were holding hostages. see more »
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Kenya: Police Seek Photos, Info On Westgate Mall Attack
Capital FM, 23 September 2013
Kenyans who took graphic photos of the events that followed the Westgate mall terrorist attack on Saturday have been asked to forward them to the police +254 729 999 988. Read more »
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Kenya: Don't Blame Somalis for Westgate Attack
The Star, 23 September 2013
The attack on the Westgate Mall is a terrible tragedy. Many of us have lost friends or relatives. It is natural to feel very angry. Read more »
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Kenya: Countries Condemn Attack On Westgate
The Star, 23 September 2013
The international community yesterday stood by Kenya and condemned the Westgate Mall terror attack by suspected al Shabaab militants. They described the attack as an act of… Read more »
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Kenya: Westgate Shopping Mall Massacre Fails to Dampen Kenyan Resolve and Unity
Sabahi, 23 September 2013
Shock and outrage has gripped Kenya as the bloody siege of Nairobi's Westgate Mall by a group of al-Shabaab militants entered its third day Monday (September 23rd). Read more »
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Kenya: Over 2,000 Pints of Blood Donated Countrywide
Capital FM, 23 September 2013
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero led senior City Hall officials and other well-wishers for the blood drive organised by the county government and the Kenya Red Cross. Kidero said that… Read more »
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Sudan: Machar Decries Terrorist Attack in Kenya
Sudan Tribune, 23 September 2013
South Sudan's former vice-president, Riek Machar Teny, has described as very unfortunate the Saturday terrorist attack in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, that left dozens of people… Read more »
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Kenya: Fitting Tribute to Kenya's Gossip Girl Ruhila Adatia
The Star, 23 September 2013
Radio Africa's Ruhila Adatia will be remembered for her catchy phrase on her daily TV show, E News: "We do the dirty do you don't have to". Read more »
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Kenya: Man Held Over Mall Attack
The Star, 23 September 2013
A 33-year-old recent Muslim convert from Meru is being held following the Westgate mall attack. Identified as Ali Hassan Gitonga from Gikurumene village in Meru, police say Gitonga… Read more »
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Kenya: Patrols Intensified in Garissa Churches
The Star, 23 September 2013
POLICE in Garissa town have intensified security patrols in the wake of Nairobi's Westgate Mall attack. County police boss Charles Kinyua said security has been beefed up in all… Read more »
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Kenya: British PM to Chair Crisis Meeting On Kenya Attack
Capital FM, 23 September 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron has cancelled an overseas trip to go and chair an emergency security meeting over Kenya's terrorist attack. Through his Twitter account,… Read more »
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Kenya: Westgate Attack Demonstrates Kenya's Continuing 'Somalia Problem'
African Arguments, 23 September 2013
Most visitors who have spent any length of time in Nairobi have been to the Westgate Centre. This US-style mall complex, situated in the wealthy Westlands region of the city, has… Read more »
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Kenya: Explaining the Kenya Attack
Chatham House, 22 September 2013
The siege by armed gunmen at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi should not come as a surprise. Unfortunately Kenya has long been a terrorist target. Read more »
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President Declares Kenya Mall Siege Over, September 2013
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Police respond to the shooting and hostage situation at Nairobi's Westgate Mall, in which more than 60 people were killed. see more »
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A tense standoff between security forces and the militants responsible for the attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi continues with efforts to free to the remaining hostages. More ... Read more »
