The BBC has been reporting violence in Mombasa, on the Kenya coast for two days. They are apparently linked to the assassination of a muslim cleric reported to be promoting Al Shabaab...
Mr Rogo, who the US accuses of backing Islamist fighters in Somalia, was killed in a drive-by shooting".
Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga has appealed for calm, saying the country should avoid an "inter-religious war".
"Let's act with restraint as law enforcement agencies get to the root of the matter," he said.
"We urge Muslims and Christians not to fight."
Keep on reading on the BBC website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19396421
Kenya cleric killing: Grenade attack on Mombasa police
28 August 2012 Last updated at 15:33 GMT
"A grenade has been thrown at police in the Kenyan city of Mombasa, reportedly killing two people and wounding 16.
Muslim youths have been involved in running battles with the
police since Monday after the murder of radical preacher Aboud Rogo
Mohammed.Mr Rogo, who the US accuses of backing Islamist fighters in Somalia, was killed in a drive-by shooting".
Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga has appealed for calm, saying the country should avoid an "inter-religious war".
"Let's act with restraint as law enforcement agencies get to the root of the matter," he said.
"We urge Muslims and Christians not to fight."
Keep on reading on the BBC website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19396421
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