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December 31, 2024

Kenyan Police Tear-Gas Protesters Demanding Justice for Abducted Government Critics
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In Kenya, police in Nairobi on Monday fired tear gas at protesters
demanding the release of dozens of government critics who have been
abducted by armed groups in recent months. Protesters blame Kenya's
police and intelligence service for the disappearances. Human rights
groups have condemned the extrajudicial arrests carried out as Kenyan
President William Ruto cracks down on nationwide anti-government
protests. Ruto previously called the disappearances "fake news." Over 50
anti-abduction protesters were arrested Monday, including opposition
lawmaker Okiya Omtatah.


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