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Almost 500 arrested after Kenya protest violence: police

At least 485 people had been arrested on murder, terrorism, rape and other charges following deadly protests last week. [File, Standard]

Kenyan police said Monday that 485 people had been arrested on murder, terrorism, rape and other charges following deadly protests last week.

The nationwide protests were initially held to mark a year since massive anti-tax demonstrations, but descended into chaos as young men battled police and destroyed thousands of businesses in Nairobi's business district.

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