US EditionKenya: CS Murkomen Lauds Police for Foiling Coup Attempt During Wed Protests
- On Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya, thousands protested against President William Ruto's government while police foiled an attempted coup.
- The protests, which coincided with the anniversary of last year’s anti-government demonstrations, escalated following the recent passing of a blogger while detained by police.
- The unrest involved violence, including looting worth two million shillings at Josephine Apondi's shop, attacks on nine police stations with five torched, and destruction of government and civilian vehicles.
- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen commended the security forces for maintaining discipline despite intense challenges, while denouncing violent elements he described as "criminal anarchists" who sparked unrest during what he characterized as an illegitimate effort to overthrow the government.
- At least 10 people died and over 400 were injured, prompting rights groups to condemn police brutality, while calls for dialogue between the government and protesters remain.
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Kenya's Interior Minister Labels Protests as 'Terrorism': A Wake-Up Call?
Kenya's Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has accused protesters of terrorism, arguing that their actions represent an attempted coup under the guise of dissent. The remarks were made against the backdrop of protests observed across the country, sparking a nationwide debate over the nature and implications of these demonstrations.
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