Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
30 June 2011
Dhagahley — Kenyan police and Somali refugees on Thursday clashed in Dhagahley refugee camp just north eastern Kenya killing at least two people and wounding 11 others.
A witness told Shabelle Media Network that the clash broke out after Kenya police started destroying a mosque and small business stalls in Dhagahley refugee camp in Dadaab, a home for thousands of refugees from Somalia just northeastern Kenya. The move is aimed at opening new roads inside the refugee camps.
“Kenya police used tear gas to disperse Somalis protesting against the moves by the government to pave the way new roads in Dhagahley area” he said in a brief interview.
“The protest turned violent as Kenyan police started live rounds of ammunition against the refugees” he added.
The witness went on to the echoes of gunfire could be heard throughout the area for more two hours when the clash erupted.
No comments were immediately available from Kenya authorities so far.
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Police, Somali Refugees Clash in Dhagahley Refugee Camp