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Eight killed in renewed clashes in Tana River

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Police officer calms down a group of youth who were protesting after 8 people killed in renewed tribal clashes. [Courtesy]

A major security operation is underway in Tana River County following the killing of eight people between Friday and yesterday in renewed conflict between two tribes.

Tana River County Commissioner David Kosgei said Kenya Defence Forces and specialized units from the Administration Police have been deployed to pacify the area.

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