[NYTr] Kenyan Opposition Cancels Protests

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Kenyan Opposition Cancels Protests

Nairobi, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Kenyan opposition,
Raila Odinga, Monday called to cancel nationwide protests against the
general elections results which gave the victory to outgoing President
Mwai Kibaki.

Odinga was hopeful that international mediation solve the crisis that
has caused the death of about 500 persons and displaced nearly 250,000
people from their homes.

The work of the chief US envoy for Africa, Jendayi Frazer, and the next
visit of the president of the African Union, and Ghanaian Head of State
John Kufuor, could contribute to a negotiated solution.

Frazer met separately with Odinga and Kibaki, after which both parties
in conflict have used a more conciliatory language.

Odinga has rejected a national unity government plan announced by
President Mwai Kibaki as a solution to the existing crisis in the
country.

Clashes started in late 2007 when the Electoral Commission announced
the victory of Kibaki with about 230,000 votes.

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