Open Doors condemns 'savage' attack by militants on largely Christian town in Kenya

At least 48 people have died in Mpekitoni, northern Kenya, after gunmen opened fire during a five-hour raid last night.

Persecution charity Open Doors has condemned the "savage attack" on the coastal town at around 8.30pm on Sunday.

Staff on the ground in Kenya have confirmed that suspected Islamist militants set fire to buildings – including a police station and several hotels and restaurants – and shot "anyone they found walking around". Keep reading

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I anticipate an intensification of Islamist attacks in Kenya and elsewhere as various Islamist groups are emboldened by ISIL/ISIS successes in Iraq.