Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre
France 24 Africa's headline. Reported by France 24 Africa, France 24.
What the sources say, in brief
According to France 24 Africa and France 24, a Kenyan court found cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty on Monday over the deaths of 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola massacre. Sentencing is set for November 6th. The outlets report that Mackenzie starved his followers, and both describe the trial as also highlighting the role of religion. The excerpts supplied are brief and both outlets carry near-identical text, so no disagreement between them is evident.
Key points
- France 24 Africa reported that Paul Mackenzie was found guilty on Monday of the deaths of 190 children and one adult.
- France 24 reported that sentencing is scheduled for November 6th.
- According to France 24 Africa, Mackenzie starved his followers in what became known as the Shakahola massacre.
- France 24 said the trial was about more than just a criminal and his accomplices.
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Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre. According to France 24 Africa and France 24, a Kenyan court found cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty on Monday over the deaths of 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola massacre. Sentencing is set for November 6th. The outlets report that Mackenzie starved his followers, and both describe the trial as also highlighting the role of religion. The excerpts supplied are brief and both outlets carry near-identical text, so no disagreement between them is evident. Covered by 2 publications. France 24 Africa: Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre. France 24: Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre.
Who is covering it
- France 24 Africa France Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre The Kenyan cult leader found guilty on Monday of the deaths of 190 children and one adult will be sentenced on November 6th. Paul Mackenzie starved his followers in what became known as the Shakahola massacre. But this trial was about more than just a criminal and his accomplices. Details by FRANCE 21 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre The Kenyan cult leader found guilty on Monday of the deaths of 190 children and one adult will be sentenced on November 6th. Paul Mackenzie starved his followers in what became known as the Shakahola massacre. But this trial was about more than just a criminal and his accomplices. Details by FRANCE 21 Oct · Tier 2
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