Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says
KENYA, JUL 2 – At least 16 people died and over 400 were injured amid protests sparked by police brutality and government corruption, with most fatalities caused by police gunfire, rights groups reported.
- On 25 June 2024 in Nairobi, police opened fire on protesters who broke through barriers and entered parliament, killing sixteen people and injuring hundreds.
- The protests were fueled by ongoing public outrage regarding a disputed tax legislation passed the previous year and intensified following the killing of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang while in police detention.
- Authorities used tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition to disperse crowds, causing over 400 casualties including demonstrators, police, and journalists.
- The executive director of Amnesty Kenya reported that sixteen deaths have been confirmed during the protests, with the majority caused by police actions, including at least five fatalities from live gunfire.
- The crackdown has intensified calls for justice from protesters and watchdogs, while the events mark the biggest crisis of President Ruto's tenure and raised international concern.
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