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| 48 killed in ethnic clashes in Kenya |
| 2012-08-22 |
| At least 48 people were killed on Tuesday night during battles between members of the Pokomo and Orma communities in eastern Kenya's Tana River region. The attacks happened when militiamen from the Pokomo side made raids in the Reketa area and slashed villagers to death before setting their houses on fire. Joseph Kitur, deputy police chief for Mombasa, said, "In total 48 people died; they include 31 women, 11 children and six men." “It is a very bad incident, 34 were hacked to death and we have 14 others who were burnt to death in their houses,” he added, “Our investigations have shown that it is the Pokomos who attacked the Orma people who live at an island.” 60 cows were also slashed to death by the attackers during the fierce fighting. The two communities have been fighting over land, pasture and water during the past month, but Wednesday’s attack was the worst in their history. |
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