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Saturday, 29 December 2007, 17:40 GMT

In pictures: Kenya vote violence

Supporters of Raila Odinga waving knives and sticks

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There has been unrest in parts of Kenya where opposition candidate Raila Odinga has taken on President Mwai Kibaki in a presidential election.

Raila Odinga supporters

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There have been claims of vote rigging and demands for votes to be recounted.

Raila Odinga supporters near burning tyres

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Raila Odinga has been ahead in the count, but his supporters turned violent on Saturday when the electoral commission announced a reduction in his lead.

Raila Odinga supporter

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Mr Odinga's camp has raised allegations that Mr Kibaki's side may be seeking to rig the results.

Man kicking at wall

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In Nairobi's Kibera slum, people began attacking and looting shops.

Man carrying loot

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Whatever the modest shops contained was carried off.

People fleeing from police

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As the violence got worse riot police moved in.

Police arresting man

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People were chased down and arrested.

Police

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Anyone caught looting was dealt with harshly.

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