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Two killed as Kenya gang protests for second day
15 Apr 2008 06:36:40 GMT
Source: Reuters
NAIROBI, April 15 (Reuters) - Police shot dead two people when Kenya's dreaded Mungiki gang took to the streets again on Tuesday, presenting a brazen challenge to Kenya's new coalition government in only its second day in existence.

A Reuters Television journalist saw two people who police had shot dead in Nairobi's Industrial Area, where witnesses said Mungiki members were stoning cars. Police presence across the Kenyan capital was heavy, a regular sight in the nation since a disputed Dec. 27 election spilled into ethnic violence. (For full Reuters Africa coverage and to have your say on the top issues, visit: http://africa.reuters.com/ ) (Editing by XXX)


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Villagers watch as Kenyan riot policemen patrol their neighbourhood in Nairobi April 14, 2008. Kenya's most feared criminal gang paralyzed transport on Monday, posing an early challenge to a power-sharing cabinet ...



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