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January 20, 2008

Clashes Erupt in Kenyan Slums
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people killed in Sunday's ethnic clash in a Nairobi slum, about 650
people have died since disputed election on December 27





Riot police patrol streets of Nairobi, 19 Jan 2008Tribal fighting has
broken out in Kenya's capital again Sunday in the latest flare-up of
violence following President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election last
month.

Witnesses say at least two people were killed in Sunday's ethnic clash
in a Nairobi slum. At least 25 people have died since opposition
leader Raila Odinga called for nationwide demonstrations several days
ago, provoking a violent police crackdown.

Kenya's opposition has called for another demonstration, following
days of bloody protests against last month's national election that
critics say was fraudulent.

Opposition party chairman Henry Kosgey told reporters in Nairobi
Saturday the party will resume peaceful rallies Thursday. He said the
opposition will use all available means to bring down President Mwai
Kibaki.

Saturday's announcement was a reversal from Friday when the opposition
said it would end the protests in favor of economic boycotts.

African leaders have been shuttling between the feuding factions to
try to resolve the growing crisis.

On Friday, the U.S. State Department called on Kenya's political
leadership to find a peaceful solution to the situation.

About 650 people have died since the disputed election on December 27.

Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan is scheduled to arrive in
Nairobi Tuesday to attempt to defuse the crisis.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.




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