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Monday, 31 December 2007, 23:43 GMT

In pictures: Kenya polls violence

Supporter of Raila Odinga in the Kibera slum, Nairobi

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Fresh violence has left scores dead in Kenya following allegations of rigging and foul play at last week's presidential elections.

A policeman stands in front of a barricade in Nairobi

A policeman stands in front of a barricade in Nairobi

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President Mwai Kibaki was named the winner. Violence erupted almost immediately after the announcement.

Police stand guard to block Raila Odinga supporters entering central Nairobi

Police stand guard to block Raila Odinga supporters entering central Nairobi

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Armed riot police have been called in to prevent opposition supporters from entering the centre of the capital, Nairobi.

Nairobi City centre

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The public has been urged to stay away from the capital's centre, which is deserted.

Resident of Kibera

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In the opposition stronghold of Kibera, looters have swept through the slum, ransacking stores and setting cars and other property on fire.

A riot police officer removes a burning barricade during riots in the Kibera slum in Nairobi

A riot police officer removes a burning barricade during riots in the Kibera slum in Nairobi

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Riot police removed barricades in an attempt to restore order.

Kenyan police chase ODM supporters in Nairobi

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There have been running battles between police firing teargas and mobs armed with clubs and machetes.

Police officers beat opposition supporters

Police officers beat opposition supporters

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Witnesses say the police fired live bullets after protesters threw stones.

Police officers detain an opposition supporter in Kibera

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Police officers detained opposition supporters in Kibera.

Women flee 2007 during riots at the Kibera slum in Nairobi

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Some residents have fled the violent clashes.

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