US EditionPolice officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger
- Three police officers in Kenya have been charged with the murder of blogger Ojwang, who died on June 8 while in police custody, following an autopsy that indicated assault wounds rather than self-inflicted injuries.
- Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat accused Ojwang of defaming him on social media, leading to the arrest of the blogger.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions approved murder charges against six individuals, including the three officers and three others.
- The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts.
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In Kenya, three police officers have been charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger who died in police custody last month. His death sparked a wave of protests against police brutality. During those protests, an innocent bystander was also shot in the head by police last week. The events expose a deep-rooted problem within the Kenyan police force.
JOHANNESBURG. Tens of thousands of young people are set to gather in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday to demonstrate against police violence after a government critic was found dead in custody. But the protests are about more than that. They are a sign of how the relationship between those in power and voters has completely broken down.
Three civilians have also been charged with the murder of 31-year-old blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang earlier this month.
Justice Sought: Charges in Blogger's Custodial Death Spark Uproar
Kenyan prosecutors approve murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody. Ojwang's death ignited large protests and accusations of a cover-up. Ongoing demonstrations coincide with the anniversary of a past protest where police actions were scrutinized.
Kenya to Charge Police Officers With Murder Over Blogger's Death in Custody
Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday they approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for their role in killing a political blogger whose death in police custody sparked large protests.
The Straits Times
Kenya to charge police officers with murder over blogger's death in custody
Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday they approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for their role in killing a political blogger whose death in police custody sparked large protests.
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