 Some 50 people have been killed in the past month in clan violence over land in Kenya's western province, local government officials say. Spokesman Abdul Mwasera told the BBC more than 30 people had been arrested in connection with the clashes. Hundreds of families fled to camps after conflict began during a government land allocation programme. The government has barred politicians and religious leaders from visiting the area accusing them of inciting clans. "We have arrested 35 members of the Sabaot lands defence force, a group that is claiming responsibility for this recent fighting and the government has deployed enough security personnel to counter these fighters," said Mr Mwasera. The Sabaot community lives at the foot of Mt Elgon on Kenya's border with Uganda and some displaced families have fled into Uganda. ...
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