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Kenyan Police Fire Teargas At Those Protesting Death Of Blogger In Custody
['African Examiner']
News Around Africa | African Examiner
Kenyan Police Fire Teargas At Those Protesting Death Of Blogger In Custody(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan Police fired teargas at protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday after the death of a blogger in police custody cast a spotlight on alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces.
Reuters witnesses also reported that clashes also broke out in downtown Nairobi as unidentified motorcyclists beat up protesters, dispersing them.
Kenya’s police chief later apologised after an independent autopsy found Ojwang’s wounds pointed to assault as the cause of death.
The demonstrations over Ojwang’s death reflect wider public concerns that nothing has changed one year after more than 60 people were killed during protests initially sparked by proposed tax increases.
Lagat, the deputy police chief, said on Monday he had stepped aside temporarily, pending the completion of an investigation into Ojwang’s death.
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