Monday, November 19, 2012

Christian - Muslim Violence Feared After Bus Bombing In Kenya


Religious Violence Feared After Bus Bombing In Kenya -- Christian Science Monitor

Youths armed with machetes and stones targeted civilians of Somali origin in revenge attacks after a bus bombing in Nairobi. Officials are urging calm, fearing religious violence.

Fears of religious violence in Kenya are on the rise today following a weekend bus bombing in Nairobi’s predominately Somali neighborhood, the third explosion there this month.

Eyewitnesses said a male attacker, disguised in a Bui-Bui, a shawl often worn by Muslim women, threw an improvised explosive device into the minibus, tearing it apart and flattening its tires.

“The terrorist’s intention is to cause friction between Christians and Muslims…. I urge for calm,” said Kenya’s Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka.

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More News On Fears Of Religious Violence After Bus Bombing In Kenya

Rioters attack ethnic Somalis in Kenyan capital
-- Reuters
Kenya police fire bullets as riot breaks out in Somali community where bus bomb killed 9 -- Washington Post/AP
Inter-ethnic clashes in Kenya after blast -- The Australan
Nairobi’s streets run red with blood as Kenyan and Somali mobs clash after deadly bus attack -- National Post/Reuters
Rioters attack ethnic Somalis after bombing in Kenyan capital -- NBC News
At least 2 Kenyan soldiers killed in Garissa gun attack -- Reuters
Kenyan soldiers 'rampage' after Garissa shooting -- BBC

1 comment:

Bibhuti said...

Youths equipped with machetes and also rocks targeted civilians of Somali beginning in revenge attacks soon after a bus bombing in Nairobi. Officials are really urging calm, fearing religious assault.

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