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Why magistrate withdrew from terrorism case

Security officers escort two youths suspected of looting in Kisauni, Mombasa yesterday. A gang took advantage of aborted demonstrations by Muslim youths to loot and vandalise property. [PHOTO: Gideon Maundu/STANDARD]
           Security officers escort two youths suspected of looting in Kisauni, Mombasa yesterday. A gang took advantage of aborted demonstrations by Muslim youths to loot and vandalise property. [PHOTO: Gideon Maundu/STANDARD]

By WILLIS OKETCH

Mombasa, Kenya: Violence broke out at Kisauni in Mombasa as the State slapped terrorism, incitement and robbery charges on 104 suspects arrested in Sunday’s raid on Musa Mosque where an outlawed jihadist convention was being held.

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