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    Ethnic Violence in the Streets of Nairobi

    This weekend's disputed election produced more violence today in Kenya, as riot police in Nairobi used tear gas, batons and water canons against thousands of opposition supporters who were trying to stage a rally. Jeffrey Gettlemen is in Nairobi for the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    This weekend's disputed election produced more violence today in Kenya, as riot police in Nairobi used tear gas, batons and water canons against thousands of opposition supporters who were trying to stage a rally. Jeffrey Gettlemen is in Nairobi for the New York Times.

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      Jeffrey Gettleman

      New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Pakistan: Is a Nuclear Power Becoming a Failed State?
    1. 1:37Ethnic Violence in the Streets of NairobiYou’re reading this
    2. 7:45What's Next for Pakistan?
    3. 43:44One Last Look at Iowa before the Caucuses
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