Somali Islamist attack on Kenyan mall kills 59 - minister


  • World
  • Sunday, 22 Sep 2013

NAIROBI (Reuters) - The death toll in an attack on a upmarket mall in Kenya has risen to 59 people and security forces are trying to ensure hostages come out safely, the interior minister said on Sunday, a day after the assault by Somali Islamist gunmen.

Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku told reporters that the government believed there were 10 to 15 attackers, saying they were investigating their identity but would not give details.

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