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GSU deployed in Nairobi, Western Kenya over threats of Mpeketoni-like attacks

Kenya: Tension rose in some areas in Nairobi, Kisumu and western Kenya Tuesday after the government deployed paramilitary GSU personnel over claims of rising threats.

Officials said the decision to deploy GSU to Mathare, Kibera, Kisumu and Bungoma was informed by intelligence that there would be more attacks  similar to Mpeketoni killings in which more than 50 people were killed in two nights.

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