The assault by Kenyan forces began shortly before sundown, about 30 hours after 10 to 15 al-Shabab militants stormed the crowded shopping mall. The terrorists threw grenades and fired on civilians, killing at least 68 and wounding 205 in one of the most chilling terrorist attacks in East Africa since al-Qaeda blew up two US embassies in 1998. |
Most of the hostages trapped in a Nairobi shopping mall by Islamist gunmen have now been rescued and most of the complex is secure, the Kenya army says. |
Dual Australian-UK national is one of at least 59 people killed in attack by al-Qaida linked Somali gunmen in Kenyan capital |
Australian Sarah Williamson was in the Westgate mall when the gunfire began. She spent six hours hiding - then she ran for her life. |
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says a dual Australian-UK national was one of at least 59 people killed in a terrorist attack in Kenya. |
DFAT confirms an Australian-UK national is among 59 victims as another is forced to hide in a phone shop for six hours to survive. |
DFAT confirms an Australian-UK national is among 59 victims as another is forced to hide in phone shop for six hours to survive. |
Reports that an Australian-UK national is among the victims of a 22-hour siege with rebels that has left 59 dead and 175 wounded. |
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says a dual Australian-UK national was one of at least 59 people killed in a terrorist attack in Kenya. |