US EditionSixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says
- On 25 June 2024, police fired tear gas and live ammunition at peaceful protesters in Nairobi, killing sixteen people and injuring over 400 during nationwide demonstrations.
- The protests commemorated last year's unrest sparked by controversial tax hikes and reignited anger over the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, leading to murder charges against six, including three officers.
- Authorities responded with road closures, fortified government buildings, and banned live TV coverage of protests before a Nairobi court suspended the broadcasting ban later that day.
- Kenyatta National Hospital treated 107 injured individuals, most suffering from gunshot wounds caused by both rubber bullets and live ammunition, while a human rights watchdog reported that all fatalities were reportedly due to gunfire.
- The incidents marked the most significant challenge of President William Ruto's tenure, underscoring persistent public anger over police brutality and economic difficulties, while causing alarm among Kenya’s foreign allies.
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