Monday 23 September 2013

Kenya mall attack: Military says most hostages freed, death toll at 68


STORY HIGHLIGHTS
-The number of hostages believed to be held drops to 10 or less
-Security forces are reported to have taken control of most of the mall 

-Three of the alleged attackers are believed to be from the United States
-At least 68 people have been killed, another 175 injured

Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- Authorities in Kenya appeared close to ending a deadly siege Monday at an upscale Nairobi mall, where attackers have killed at least 68 people, injured 175, and are believed to still be holding about 10 people hostage.
"All efforts are underway to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion," the Kenyan military announced on Twitter.
It said that "most of the hostages have been rescued and security forces have taken control of most parts of the building."

Here are the details via CNN

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