Kenya Shopping Mall Attack
September 28, 2013
Kenyan security forces stand on the top floor of a building facing the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday Sept. 25, 2013. Gunshots rang out from the mall Wednesday morning, the day after the president declared an end to a four-day siege by Islamic
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It has been a week since gunmen attacked a shopping center in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The attack left more than 70 people dead. The Kenyan Red Cross said Thursday that about 60 others were still missing. The attack left many people feeling powerless and shocked. But instead of hiding at home, Kenyans have come out to donate food, clothing, their own blood and money. The country appears more united because of the attack.
The violence at the Westgate shopping mall lasted four days. During that time, medical workers offered help to victims and security forces at a nearby community center. Those seeking assistance often had to run for cover as gunshots and explosions were heard.
A small army of volunteers came to the center. They provided food, medical services and emotional support to an endless line of people.
Vimal Shah helped to direct the community center operation. He says so many people wanted to feed Kenyan security forces or help the victims that he had to turn people away.
Nzioka Waita works for Safaricom. In just two days, the communications company collected more than $700,000 for the Kenyan Red Cross.
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