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Muslims call for inquiry into Mombasa mosque raid

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The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims has accused the police of profaning a mosque in Mombasa at the weekend and wants an inquiry in the police raid that triggered two days of deadly riots. More than 100 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the violence. The council's secretary general, Adan Wachu, says the police invaded the mosque at prayer time.

Muslim men are detained by police officers at the Masjid Mussa mosque in Mombasa, 2 February, 2014
Muslim men are detained by police officers at the Masjid Mussa mosque in Mombasa, 2 February, 2014 Reuters/Joseph Okanga
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