Injuries and fatalities have become a focal point of these protests, which began after the controversial death of a young teacher. Following widespread unrest, President Ruto's controversial instructions further inflamed the situation, prompting human rights organizations to express grave concerns about the state’s reaction.
Authorities continue to deflect blame, labeling protests as attempts at terrorism and describing protestors as criminals, leading to increased tensions across the nation.
Kenya Police Watchdog Accuses Officers of 'Disproportionate Force' in Protest Deaths
Recent protests in Kenya lead to serious allegations against law enforcement as 65 lives are lost, sparking outcry.
Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority has accused officers of applying excessive force during protests that resulted in 65 fatalities and numerous injuries. The authority's report emphasizes police's responsibility for much of the violence while also noting that some individuals, referred to as "goons," disrupted peaceful demonstrations. Protests erupted over police brutality and government policies, with four major events taking place since mid-June, marked by escalating violence and government responses.
Injuries and fatalities have become a focal point of these protests, which began after the controversial death of a young teacher. Following widespread unrest, President Ruto's controversial instructions further inflamed the situation, prompting human rights organizations to express grave concerns about the state’s reaction.
Authorities continue to deflect blame, labeling protests as attempts at terrorism and describing protestors as criminals, leading to increased tensions across the nation.
Authorities continue to deflect blame, labeling protests as attempts at terrorism and describing protestors as criminals, leading to increased tensions across the nation.
Kenya Police Watchdog Accuses Officers of 'Disproportionate Force' in Protest Deaths
Recent protests in Kenya lead to serious allegations against law enforcement as 65 lives are lost, sparking outcry.
Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority has accused officers of applying excessive force during protests that resulted in 65 fatalities and numerous injuries. The authority's report emphasizes police's responsibility for much of the violence while also noting that some individuals, referred to as "goons," disrupted peaceful demonstrations. Protests erupted over police brutality and government policies, with four major events taking place since mid-June, marked by escalating violence and government responses.
Injuries and fatalities have become a focal point of these protests, which began after the controversial death of a young teacher. Following widespread unrest, President Ruto's controversial instructions further inflamed the situation, prompting human rights organizations to express grave concerns about the state’s reaction.
Authorities continue to deflect blame, labeling protests as attempts at terrorism and describing protestors as criminals, leading to increased tensions across the nation.
