23 dead in Jamaican riots
THE Jamaican army has taken to the streets of Kingston after 23 people were killed in the latest wave of political violence.
The Leaders of Jamaica's two main political parties accused each other of inciting the violence, which stems from clashes between rival political gangs.
Prime Minister PJ Patterson said: "The government cannot stand idly by and allow criminal elements to hold this country to ransom. There must be full deployment ... to prevent anticipated problems and to ensure the restoration of law and order."
Police and soldiers moved into Kingston's notoriously dangerous Tivoli Gardens neighbourhood and came under fire from snipers and rioters throwing homemade bombs. The latest casualties included two police officers and a soldier
23 dead in Jamaican riots - Telegraph
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