Kenya church attacks 'kill 15' in Garissa
Source: bbc
Fifteen people have been killed in attacks on churches in the Kenyan town of Garissa near Somalia, say the Kenyan Red Cross and a medical official.
Regional deputy police chief Philip Ndolo said balaclava-clad "goons" attacked the town's Catholic church and the African Inland Church (AIC).
A combination of grenades and gunfire was used, police said.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18662975
PavePusher
(15,374 posts)or so is said here frequently.
may3rd
(593 posts)I suppose they got what the asked for
Masked 'goons' kill at least 17 in attacks on churches in Kenya
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Police said they suspected the attacks could have been the work of al-Shabab sympathizers or bandits, but it was too early to say. Inside Somalia, al Shabaab declined comment.
"The goons were clad in balaclavas"
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Kenya's border region has been tense since it sent troops into Somalia to pursue al-Shabab Islamic militants, the BBC reported.
Although a majority of Kenyans are Christian, Garissa is more heavily Muslim.
The town of around 150,000, a market centre for the trade in camels, donkeys, goats and cattle, is largely populated by ethnic Somalis.
http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/01/12506909-masked-goons-kill-at-least-17-in-attacks-on-churches-in-kenya?lite
Where does msnbc get off calling them "goons" ?
The majority of the townsfolk seem to be exorcising their rights as the majority rulers
. Well, that is the way they see it.
tawadi
(2,110 posts)I disagree. It is my belief that people should have freedom of religion. Or, at the very least, not get blown up or killed while attending a church, mosque or synagogue.
may3rd
(593 posts)You should tell these people how you expect them to heed your opinions of religion;
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/06/13/regent-orders-churches-closed-destroyed-aceh.html
You see any connection between africa and indonesia incidents when it comes to freedoms of religion ?
tawadi
(2,110 posts)Your argument is weak.
cali
(114,904 posts)should they not use quotes?
And what the fuck does the rest of your comment even mean?
you don't see that playing out?
These people don't follow the 'turn the other cheek' mantra of the Xtians, do they
may3rd
(593 posts)....
NAIROBI, KenyaTwo Iranians who led authorities to a cache of explosives after their arrest planned to attack Israeli, U.S., British or Saudi targets inside Kenya, officials told The Associated Press on Monday.
The two are believed to be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force, an elite and secretive unit that acts against foreign interests, one of the officials said.
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The two Iranians were arrested in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, but led investigators to the explosives in Mombasa. Mohammad said in court last week that he and Mousavi were injected with an unknown substance against their will. The Kenyan magistrate ordered the allegation to be investigated
Kenyan officials have an economic incentive to treat the case delicately. Kenya's Business Daily reported Monday that Tehran and Nairobi will sign oil contracts next month despite the risk of sanctions for buying Iranian oil. Iran's first vice president visited Kenya in May.
David Kirimi, a lawyer who represents the Iranians, said in court last week that their arrests could harm relations between Kenya and Iran. The prosecutor said he was pressing a case against a specific crime and was not concerned with diplomacy.
Mohammad alleged in court thatin addition to the injectionhe was tortured, although he described only difficult living conditions, such as having to sleep on a cement floor.
Read more: Officials: Iranians targeted Israeli, US interests - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20990658/ap-iranians-kenya-planned-israeli-us-attacks#ixzz1zVKqoalW
tawadi
(2,110 posts)Interesting.