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Police Open Fire on Protesters in Kenya; At Least Five Dead, Parliament Set Ablaze

today26 June, 2024

Background

Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the legislature, resulting in at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. Reuters says protesters, reacting to legislation that raises taxes, overwhelmed the police and set parts of the parliament building on fire. Citizen TV reported that some protesters managed to enter the Senate chamber earlier in the day.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen