Kenya: Muslim Leaders Demand Re-Opening of Shut Mosques

21 November 2014

Nairobi — Muslim political and human rights leaders on Friday demanded the immediate re-opening of four shut mosques in Mombasa, saying they are ready to facilitate talks between radical youths and the State.

Senators Billow Kerrow (Mandera), Omar Hassan Omar (Mombasa County) and Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Ibrahim told a news conference at Parliament Buildings that mosques are a sacred place of worship and must not be used to promote radicalization.

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