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Event: OT Other Number: 2015-000032 Country: KEN Kenya Location: Garissa Date (YMD): 2015-4-2 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: ? In the town of Garissa (North Eastern Province) on 2 April a siege by suspected al Shabaab Islamist militants at the city's Garissa University College Campus took place. Reports indicate that several gunmen opened fire on guards at around 05h30 before being confronted by police and withdrawing into the campus buildings with several hostages. ? At 22h00 2 April, official and local sources have confirmed that the siege is over. ? As of now, at least 152 people have been confirmed dead, although it is likely the number will be much higher. At least 79 people are reported injured. Victims are being transferred to Garissa General Hospital. However, due to the high number of injured, some of them have been referred to private hospitals. ? Kenya's Interior Minister told reporters in Garissa that about 500 out of 815 students were accounted for. ? All 4 attackers (who reportedly had explosives strapped to them) are reported to have been killed. ? The affected area has been cordoned off by the security forces. A 18h30-06h30 curfew in Garissa, Mandera, Wajir and Tana River is to be implemented from 3 April to 14 April. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: