Tribal Violence Returns To Kenya



39 People Killed In Clashes In Kenyan Village -- Christian Science Monitor

The tit-for-tat cycle of killings may be related to a redrawing of political boundaries and next year's general elections, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Kenya said in late August.

At least 39 people were killed when farmers raided a village of herders in southeastern Kenya early Friday in renewed fighting between two communities with a history of violent animosity, a police official said.

Thirteen children, six women, 11 men and nine attackers were killed said police official Anthony Kamitu.

Forty-five houses were set on fire during the attack, Kenya Red Cross spokeswoman Nelly Muluka said.

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More News On Today's Ethnic Violence In Kenya

Kenya: Tana River clashes leave dozens dead -- BBC
Fighting Kills Dozens in Kenya -- New York Times
Dozens of Kenyans killed in dawn raid -- CNN
39 Killed in Ethnic Clashes in Kenya -- Voice of America
39 hacked to death in Kenya tribal violence -- Daily Star/AFP
Kenyan Ethnic Violence Leaves at Least 35 Dead -- Wall Street Journal
Tana death toll hits 41 -- Standard Digital

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