Kenya Mall Shoot Out: Stand Off Continues, 68 Persons Confirmed Dead

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The Kenyan Red Cross says 68 people are now confirmed dead, after the bodies of nine hostages were recovered on Sunday.

According to BBC News, between 10 and 15 attackers thought to be militants from the Somali al-Shabab movement are still inside.

Some civilians are still trapped, either as hostages or in hiding.

At about 20:30 GMT on Sunday, the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) said on Twitter that most of the hostages had been rescued and security forces had taken control of most of the westgate building.

Meanwhile, Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta says the country is united and strong in adversity.

"The criminals are now located in one place within the building," Mr Kenyatta said at a news conference on Sunday.

"With the professionals on site, we have as good a chance to neutralise the terrorists as we could hope for."

He thanked those who had helped with rescue and relief efforts, and asked other countries not to issue travel advisories against visiting Kenya.
 
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