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147 killed as Garissa University College attacked by gunmen

At least 147 people are reported killed and dozens injured after suspected Al Shabaab gunmen attacked Garissa University College in northeast Kenya Thursday.

Interior minister Joseph Nkaissery says over 518 students have been rescued and 79 others were injured by the attackers with nine in critical conditional and have been rushed to hospital in Nairobi.

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