Following nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya, a tragic toll of 19 deaths and over 500 injuries due to gunfire has been reported. Amnesty International highlighted the use of live ammunition by the police along with tear gas and rubber bullets. The protests were marked by looting and violence, reflecting a growing rift between the youth and the government. An emergency order to ban live coverage has raised significant concerns over freedom of expression, though it was quickly revoked. The unrest underscores the systemic struggles of young people feeling disenfranchised in Kenya.
19 demonstrators dead and at least 500 injured, all by gunfire, according to Amnesty International. Local journalists reported that police used not only tear gas and rubber bullets...
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