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Barack Obama’s half-sister was hit with tear-gas on Tuesday in Kenya as she rallied with protesters demanding that legislators vote against a bill to raise taxes. Auma Obama, a Kenyan activist and half-sister of the former president, was shown wiping her face and struggling to breathe as she spoke with CNN moments after she said …
Kenya has been witnessing widespread protests, with demonstrators expressing outrage against a controversial finance bill. Kenyan police fired live rounds at protesters in Nairobi, and disturbing scenes were witnessed by a CNN team. Two bodies were observed lying motionless on the ground during the protests. Additionally, police opened fire after tear gas and water cannons failed …
The govenrment of Kenya is investigating claims of abuse by British soldiers. Accusations include acts of violence, murder, and sexual abuse. The Kenyan govenrment raised concerns that a defense agreement with Britian would exempt British soldiers from being charged with murder in Kenya. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/14/kenya-launches-inquiry-into-claims-of-abuse-by-british-soldiers-at-training-unit h/t Settlemente