US Edition10 Dead, Dozens Arrested in More Anti-Government Protests in Kenya
KENYA, JUL 7 – The National Police Service warned that any violent acts or attempts to access protected government sites during the Saba Saba protests will lead to immediate legal action, with over 560 arrests reported.
- Kenyan police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters during the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba rally, which stirs anti-government feelings among youth over issues like corruption and police brutality.
- Protests were fueled by frustrations over economic stagnation, police brutality, and corruption allegations.
- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen stated that security agencies are on high alert to prevent chaos during the demonstrations.
- Protesters accuse authorities of hiring vandals to discredit their movements as tensions have risen over police violence and anti-government sentiments.
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On the occasion of the anniversary of the historical Saba Saba protests 35 years ago, many people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets and the number of deaths is increasing significantly.
On Monday eleven people died. The protests are directed against police violence and the politics of President Ruto
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UN says ‘deeply troubled’ by Kenya protest killings
GENEVA: The United Nations on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the deaths of at least 10 people in Kenya where police and protesters clashed during anti-government demonstrations the previous day. The violence erupted on Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) when demonstrators annually mark the events of July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party
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