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One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal. Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.
in Politics, on the 15th of January 2010
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222513
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222515

Protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

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One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222511
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222510
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222509
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222514
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.

ID: 222516

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One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.
One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.
Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.

One person has died after Kenyan police fired live rounds at a protest opposing the detention of Muslim cleric, Abdullah al-Faisal.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons to try to break up the protests, which started after hundreds of Muslims attending prayers at the Jamia Mosque defied police orders and went ahead with the planned march against al-Faisal's detention.