A hero died protecting children.
Vimal Shah lost his brother who was shielding kids at #WestGate Another hero without a doubt
— Dennis Itumbi (@OleItumbi) September 22, 2013
Kenya's Muslims denounce the attack.
#Kenya The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims issue statement condemning #Westgate attack. pic.twitter.com/e7ZwqsyduY
— digitaldjeli (@digitaldjeli) September 22, 2013
A blow to the world of African arts.
Kofi Awoonor, one of Africa's greatest poets, killed in Nairobi terror attack: http://t.co/g7f0qiCFQ1
— sanjeevsanyal (@sanjeevsanyal) September 22, 2013
Terror follows a Somali to Nairobi.
On @nprweekend Gregory Warner reports that a Somali Muslim killed in #westgate had come to Kenya fleeing Shabab at home.
— Larry Kaplow (@larrykaplow) September 22, 2013
NYT photographer was on the job when attack happened.
When a terrorist attack started at a Nairobi mall today, NYT's @TylerHicksPhoto was next door: http://t.co/LdgPMCE6Mq
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 21, 2013
Israelis reportedly joining in. Hope they include Falashas, who will deal retributive justice to the jihadists.
Israeli special forces have joined Kenyan troops fighting inside the #Westgate mall, security source tells @AFP
— AFP Africa (@AFPAfrica) September 22, 2013
And African politics intrude even in this nightmare.
Reuters reports Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has requested his #ICC trial be adjourned for him to deal with the #Westgate attack
— Africa Review (@africareview) September 22, 2013
