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Tanzania unrest spills into Kenya as police lob tear gas over border

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Tanzania’s post-electoral unrest isn’t confined to the country. It’s now spilling over in to neighboring Kenya, with police lobbing tear gas over the border and cross-border traffic ground to a halt.

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  • Tanzania's post-election unrest has spread into Kenya, impacting the town of Numanga on the border.
  • Tanzanian protesters fled into Kenya, but police responded by throwing tear gas canisters over the border. 15s
  • Businesses in the area have closed and trucks are stuck at the border due to the unrest. 21s
  • The Kenyan side of Numanga is also affected by an internet blackout imposed by Tanzanian authorities. 56s
  • Amnesty International has called for the restoration of internet connectivity, warning that restrictions could worsen unrest. 1m 3s
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