Blood Parliament: Rights groups call for probe after BBC Africa Eye documentary
- BBC Africa Eye released its "Blood Parliament" documentary in Nairobi on April 29, 2025.
- This film investigates killings and brutality by security forces during nationwide anti-tax protests on June 25, 2024.
- Security forces reportedly used excessive lethal force, forcibly disappeared individuals, and targeted online dissent during the crackdown.
- Amnesty International reports at least 65 people died and 89 were forcibly disappeared during the clampdown.
- The documentary spurs renewed calls for a public inquiry and accountability for officers involved in the violence.
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Opposition Leaders Push to Declare June 25 a Public Holiday for Victims of Police Brutality - Nairobi Wire
Opposition leaders are calling for June 25 to be established as a day to honor the youth who lost their lives during the anti-government protests. This date marks the violent peak of the demonstrations, when many young protesters were fatally shot after storming Parliament on June 25, 2024, in a bid to demand sweeping government reforms. During an appearance on Spice FM on Monday, April 28, Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni urged th…
BBC Documentary Spurs Fresh Calls To Probe Kenya Protest Killings
Major human rights groups are again urging full probes into the fatal shootings of protesters by Kenya security officers during June protests over higher taxes. The fresh appeal comes after a BBC Africa Eye documentary that named security personnel who opened fire and killed three demonstrators at the national parliament, sparking public anger and louder cries for justice. Amnesty International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission said the offi…
Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé – Capital News - Corruption By Cops
Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé Capital News Source link The post Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé – Capital News first appeared on Corruption By Cops.
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