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Kenyan Police Fire on Protesters

Odinga says 7 killed, calls for sanctions

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2008 8:39 AM CST

(Newser) – Kenyan police clashed with protesters in the streets of Nairobi today; opposition leader Raila Odinga claims seven were killed as police fired on angry crowds protesting president Mwai Kibaki’s disputed reelection. One witness said police fired live rounds “indiscriminately,” despite assurances that... Read full story »

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