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Shame of Riots

The Nation (Nairobi)
NEWS
July 4, 2004
Posted to the web July 5, 2004
Nairobi

A pictorial of yesterday's day of shame as police battled demonstrators in Nairobi

A cloud of teargas keeps crowds at bay on Kenyatta Avenue. A helicopter carrying top police bosses flies over the city as they direct the police officers on the ground

Rowdy youths on a looting spree break into a mobile phone shop along Wabera Street. Rioters throw stones towards Police officers in Nairobi yesterday

Police on horse-back chase rioters who attempted to enter Uhuru Park for the banned Katiba Watch rally. Rowdy youth demonstrate at the city center.

Many businesses were closed during the fracas A riot policeman peeps from behind his shield during the fracas.

A demonstrator says it all in this placard. Former Minister Isaac Ruto is overcome by effects of tear gas.

Policemen charge at demonstrators to stop them entering Uhuru Park, Nairobi, yesterday. Policemen charge at demonstrators to stop them entering Uhuru Park, Nairobi, yesterday.

Demonstrators overturn a police booth on City Hall Way as they protest at banning of the rally. A traffic police woman directs traffic away from the city Center.

 
 

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