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Russian tourist shot dead in Mombasa

Russian tourist killed by armed men in Mombasa
Mombasa County Deputy Commander Sevelino kubai speaks at Kibokoni area of Old Town, Mombasa County where a Russian woman was shot dead on Sunday morning. (Photo:Kelvin Karani/Standard)

Mombasa, Kenya: A Russian tourist was yesterday shot dead by gunmen who escaped in a waiting car at Mombasa's Old Town.

Thirty-year-old Maria Tatyana was murdered about five metres from the Shia Sheri Mosque and an abandoned building in the historic town at around 10am as she was being shown around by tour guides.

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