Restoring Peace to Kenya

Posted in Government & Politics, Race Relations, Gender & Equity Issues, Society & Social Issues, World History

The African country of Kenya has long been regarded as an oasis of stability in a troubled continent. But in January the country was rocked by an outbreak of bloody factional fighting. At least 1 500 people were killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes. In this News in Review story we’ll look at what led to the two-month crisis and what is being done to try to end the violence.

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