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Anger over Pakistan journalist's death in Kenya

Demonstrations over the killing of Arshad Sharif

Demonstrations over the killing of Arshad Sharif Source: AAP / AAP

A Pakistani journalist has been killed in Nairobi in what police are calling a case of mistaken identity, causing widespread outrage and protests. The Kenyan independent police oversight agency is launching an inquiry into the death of award-winning reporter Arshad Sharif on Sunday night.


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By Stephanie Corsetti

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A Pakistani journalist has been killed in Nairobi in what police are calling a case of mistaken identity, causing widespread outrage and protests. The Kenyan independent police oversight agency is launching an inquiry into the death of award-winning reporter Arshad Sharif on Sunday night.



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