Kenya Clashes Death Toll Reaches 52
23 August 2012
At least 52 people were killed in tribal clashes in south-eastern Kenya, police report. Among the casualties are 31 women and 11 children, some of whom were burnt alive.
The conflict is said to have arisen over disputed pastures.
The clashes in Tana River district which occurred on Tuesday have been the worst incident since the start of violence which has killed over 1,200 people and made some 600,000 flee after disputed 2007 elections.
Source http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/140771/-kenya-clashes-death-toll-reaches-52.html
At least 52 people were killed in tribal clashes in south-eastern Kenya, police report. Among the casualties are 31 women and 11 children, some of whom were burnt alive.
The conflict is said to have arisen over disputed pastures.
The clashes in Tana River district which occurred on Tuesday have been the worst incident since the start of violence which has killed over 1,200 people and made some 600,000 flee after disputed 2007 elections.
Source http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/140771/-kenya-clashes-death-toll-reaches-52.html
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