UPDATE – Thursday, January 14

Posted on January 14, 2010 with 3 Comments

According to local reports, police operations are continuing in Lerata, Kiltamany and Sere-Olipi. Police have built a huge encampment at the Wamba-Marsabit junction near Lerata B-Kirish communities, with an occupation of at least 1000 troops. Police are confiscating all phones as they go through communities in order to prevent reports and local communication.

It has been reported that dozens of people have been admitted to the Archer’s Post health center for their injuries from beatings and stabbings by police. 3 Lerata residents have been hospitalised at the Wamba Mission Hospital due to the severity of their injuries. 2 people are reported dead in Sere-Olipi. Several women report being raped in their homes.