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There’s more than meets the eye in Tana River conflict

It’s simply unbelievable. It is hard to believe what’s going on in Tana River delta is happening in modern day Kenya. How can the tit-for-tat attacks (be allowed to) go on for so long? 100 people dead including eight police officers. It tugs at the heartstrings.

The police and the entire security machinery has, understandably, been on the receiving end. Their response to the violence has been wanting. It is obvious that they grossly under estimated the strength and resolve of the combatants.

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