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Foreign Office Minister responds to Kenyan tribal violence

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said it is important that the underlying grievances that result in these kinds of incidents are properly addressed after clashes left more than 50 people dead.

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皇冠体育app clashes were over water and grazing rights. Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said:

鈥溁使谔逵齛pp UK was shocked to hear of the recent clashes in Kenya鈥檚 Coast Province that have left so many dead and injured, including women and children. My thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of all those affected. It is important that the underlying grievances that result in these kinds of incidents are properly addressed, and we will continue to support the Kenyan government in doing so.

鈥淲e welcome the Kenyan authorities鈥� commitment to arrest and prosecute those responsible for these tragic events. We will look with interest to the conclusions of the recently announced Commission of Inquiry into this.鈥�

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Published 24 August 2012