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Kenyan Muslims protest US aid camps
Hundreds of protesters in north-east Kenya have taken part in a demonstration against a free medical camp being run by American marines. Some of the protesters, most of whom were ethnic Somalis, threw stones at the hotel housing the Americans in the town of Garissa. BBC reporter Bashkash Jugsuday in Garrisa says several people were injured when Kenyan police repulsed the protestors. Mr Jugsuday said that Islamic religious leaders are opposed to the free medical camp. However, many residents have turned up for treatment since it was opened to the public three days ago. The protestors set road blocks on fire as they engaged policemen in running battles.Posted by: TS 2003-12-12 |
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