Kenya church attacks 'kill 15' in Garissa

[tawadi]

Source: bbc

Fifteen people have been killed in attacks on churches in the Kenyan town of Garissa near Somalia, say the Kenyan Red Cross and a medical official.

Regional deputy police chief Philip Ndolo said balaclava-clad "goons" attacked the town's Catholic church and the African Inland Church (AIC).

A combination of grenades and gunfire was used, police said.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18662975

[PavePusher]

1. But no-one needs guns in church....

or so is said here frequently.

[may3rd]

2. ..."used as a base for operations against al-Qaida-linked insurgents in Somalia.."

I suppose they got what the asked for

Masked 'goons' kill at least 17 in attacks on churches in Kenya
...
Police said they suspected the attacks could have been the work of al-Shabab sympathizers or bandits, but it was too early to say. Inside Somalia, al Shabaab declined comment.
"The goons were clad in balaclavas"
...
Kenya's border region has been tense since it sent troops into Somalia to pursue al-Shabab Islamic militants, the BBC reported.
Although a majority of Kenyans are Christian, Garissa is more heavily Muslim.

The town of around 150,000, a market centre for the trade in camels, donkeys, goats and cattle, is largely populated by ethnic Somalis.

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/01/12506909-masked-goons-kill-at-least-17-in-attacks-on-churches-in-kenya?lite


Where does msnbc get off calling them "goons" ?
The majority of the townsfolk seem to be exorcising their rights as the majority rulers
. Well, that is the way they see it.

[tawadi]

3. 'they got what the asked for'?

I disagree. It is my belief that people should have freedom of religion. Or, at the very least, not get blown up or killed while attending a church, mosque or synagogue.

[may3rd]

5. Indonesia Regent Orders Closure Of Churches

You should tell these people how you expect them to heed your opinions of religion;


http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/06/13/regent-orders-churches-closed-destroyed-aceh.html

You see any connection between africa and indonesia incidents when it comes to freedoms of religion ?

[tawadi]

7. I don't need a map of Indonesia

Your argument is weak.

[cali]

4. msnbc is clearly quoting with the use of the word "goon".

should they not use quotes?

And what the fuck does the rest of your comment even mean?

[may3rd]

6. majority rules

you don't see that playing out?

These people don't follow the 'turn the other cheek' mantra of the Xtians, do they

[may3rd]

8. Kenya official: Iranian agents planned attack against Israeli, U.S. targets

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NAIROBI, Kenya—Two Iranians who led authorities to a cache of explosives after their arrest planned to attack Israeli, U.S., British or Saudi targets inside Kenya, officials told The Associated Press on Monday.
The two are believed to be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force, an elite and secretive unit that acts against foreign interests, one of the officials said.
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The two Iranians were arrested in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, but led investigators to the explosives in Mombasa. Mohammad said in court last week that he and Mousavi were injected with an unknown substance against their will. The Kenyan magistrate ordered the allegation to be investigated


Kenyan officials have an economic incentive to treat the case delicately. Kenya's Business Daily reported Monday that Tehran and Nairobi will sign oil contracts next month despite the risk of sanctions for buying Iranian oil. Iran's first vice president visited Kenya in May.

David Kirimi, a lawyer who represents the Iranians, said in court last week that their arrests could harm relations between Kenya and Iran. The prosecutor said he was pressing a case against a specific crime and was not concerned with diplomacy.

Mohammad alleged in court that—in addition to the injection—he was tortured, although he described only difficult living conditions, such as having to sleep on a cement floor.



Read more: Officials: Iranians targeted Israeli, US interests - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20990658/ap-iranians-kenya-planned-israeli-us-attacks#ixzz1zVKqoalW

[tawadi]

9. Sodium Pentothal, I guess

Interesting.