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Kenya Morgue Filled With Bodies of Children as Violence Continues
Violence erupted after Kibaki’s second presidential term was announced on Sunday. Over 300 people have already died in the violence that followed.
As the crisis enters its fifth day, Odinga toured the morgue which held the frozen bodies of infants and young children piled on shelves. “When we have just seen defies description. We can only describe it as genocide on a grand scale,” he said.
After visiting the morgue on Thursday, Odinga called off a rally at a nearby park. Meetings such as the rally are forbidden by the government. As Odinga supporters headed to the park, police used tear gas and water cannons to break up the crowd.
Steps are being made to stop the violence. Kenyan Attorney General Amos Wako has called for a recount of votes. “Such an exercise will go a long way in assuaging the inflamed passions of the people. The level and nature of the violent protest has never before been witnesses in out country and is quickly degenerating into a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions,” said Wako.
Kibaki said he is also prepared to stop the conflict. “I am ready to have a dialogue with concerned parties once the nation is calm and the political temperatures are lowered enough for constructive and productive engagement,” he said.
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