Emeute à Moyale – 17 mai 2011

Man killed as gang opens fire on rioters

nation.co.ke

By HASSAN HUKA

Tuesday, May 17 2011

A man was killed and two others are missing in street demonstrations that turned ugly after unidentified gunmen opened fire on protesters in Moyale town.

The man was hacked to death by demonstrators protesting against the rape of a 19-year-old girl by men suspected to be from a rival community on Sunday. Scores of people were treated for injuries at Moyale district hospital.

The girl is said to have been tortured and raped by four men. She was taken to Moyale district hospital in serious condition.

The protests started after members of the Borana community accused the police of failing to issue the girl with a P3 form.

One of the injured, Mr Dera Chakesa, was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the head by gunmen the residents claimed were hired by members of the Burji community.

Tension remained high in Moyale town as military officers moved in to recover stolen items from shops. Read more…