At least 30 dead during protests in Kenya

2024-07-03 16:30:22

Las Anti-government protests in Kenya have resulted in at least 30 deathsaccording to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The riots, which took place on June 25, were the deadliest in the recent series of protests organized by the “Occupy Parliament” movement.

Human Rights Watch reports that security forces in Kenya They fired directly into the crowd of protestersincluding against those who were trying to flee the scene. This use of lethal force has been condemned by several human rights organisations, which are calling for a transparent investigation into the abuses committed by the authorities.

The official body for the protection of human rights Kenya The KNHRC had previously reported 22 deaths, while the police reforms task force counted 23 deaths from police firing as of the evening of June 25. The discrepancies in the numbers underscore the need for a detailed and reliable official report.

HRW based its assessment on witness testimonies, publicly available information, and records from hospitals and funeral services. These sources confirm the seriousness of the clashes and the brutal response of the security forces, according to AFP.

“Although there is no confirmation of the exact number of people killed in Nairobi and other cities, Human Rights Watch found that at least 30 people died that day,” sources said.

The June 25 protests were part of the “Occupy Parliament” movement, which emerged on social media to oppose the 2024-2025 budget proposal of President William Ruto’s governmentProtesters stormed the parliament building shortly after lawmakers approved a controversial tax hike bill.

These protests were the third day of demonstrations in eight days, reflecting deep public discontent with government policies. Responding to public pressure, President Ruto announced the day after the protests that he was withdrawing the budget proposal.

HRW and other non-governmental organizations urge the Kenyan authorities to conduct a prompt, credible and transparent investigation into the abuses committed by security forcesThe international community is also closely monitoring the situation, concerned by the escalation of violence and the repression of peaceful protests.

“Security forces must be held accountable for their actions,” said a spokesperson for HRW.

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2024-07-03 16:30:22