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Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Kenyan President acknowledges instances of police brutality during protests.
Police have faced criticism for excessive use of force against protestors.
The President called for accountability and reform within the police force.
The acknowledgment of these abuses marks a significant step in addressing police misconduct.

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Telesur

Kenya: President Ruto Admits Abuse of Power by the Police during the Protests - teleSUR English

Kenyan President William Ruto has for the first time publicly acknowledged the abuse of power by Kenya’s security forces, following a wave of controversial kidnappings that have sparked widespread protests. Related:100 Women Killed in Kenya in Just Four Months In a statement during his New Year’s address on Tuesday, Ruto admitted that there had been “instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions” by security personnel but did not provide spec…

2 months ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Africa News

Kenya: Ruto admits security abuses amid kidnapping outrage

"That said, it is crucial to remember that every freedom has its limits, and public safety and order must always supersede the desire for unchecked liberty,"

2 months ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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VOA News

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Security forces are accused of dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in the summer

2 months ago·United States

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Punch Newspapers

Ruto admits police abuses during Kenya protests

President William Ruto on Tuesday acknowledged abuses by Kenya’s security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings that have sparked outrage in the country. Security forces in the East African nation have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July

2 months ago

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Kenya President Admits Police Abuses At Protests

President William Ruto on Tuesday acknowledged abuses by Kenya's security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings that have sparked outrage in the country.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Deutsche Welle

Why abductions in Kenya pose a threat to national security

At least 82 Kenyans have disappeared since protests began in June, including six in the past two weeks. Many people in Kenya fear that the ongoing abductions pose a serious threat to national security.

2 months ago·Bonn, Germany

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