Sunday, July 6, 2014

Al-Shabaab Attacks On Kenya's Coast Kill 29 As Foreign Tourist Shot Dead



Fresh Al-Shabaab Raids Near Kenya's Coast Kill 29 As Foreign Tourist Shot Dead -- The Telegraph

Somali-based Islamists say they carried out deadly new attacks weeks after 73 died close to Lamu island

Al-Shabaab gunmen killed 29 people in twin raids near Kenya's coast on Saturday, as a foreign tourist was shot dead further south, highlighting the region's growing insecurity.

Groups armed with assault rifles raided two towns late on Saturday, breaking into a police station in one and releasing men being held for questioning.

The detainees were accused of links to June 15 terror strikes around Mpeketoni town, near the popular tourist destination of Lamu island, when 73 people died in three raids over eight days.

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More News On Today's Attacks In Kenya

Gunmen kill at least 29 in latest raids on Kenyan coast -- Reuters
Kenyan coastal region of Lamu hit by deadly attacks -- BBC
29 people killed in overnight attacks by terror group al-Shabab who raided village taking aim at residents and targeted police station -- Daily Mail
Kenya coastal raids kill dozens as political tensions rise -- The Guardian
At least 29 people killed in Kenya attacks -- Al Jazeera
Gunmen Kill at Least 22 in Attacks Near Kenya Coast -- VOA
Kenya: deadliest attacks since 2011 -- AFP

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