In Nairobi, brothers Jamil and Aslam Longton were abducted shortly after leaving home on August 19, 2024. Rights groups attribute more than 80 abductions since June to state agents targeting political dissidents amidst increasing unrest against the government. Jamil, a human rights activist, had received threats to his brother's safety linked to his political activism prior to the abduction. The brothers were detained for over a month and subjected to harsh conditions, reflecting a troubling pattern of enforced disappearances aimed at silencing dissenters in Kenya.
On August 19, brothers Jamil and Aslam Longton were abducted in an incident thought to involve state agents, raising concerns over political dissent in Kenya.
Rights groups allege that abductions of political dissidents are a coordinated effort by state agents, linked to a crackdown on antigovernment protests.
The Longton brothers' experience reflects a broader trend in Kenya of enforced disappearances that has left families searching for more than 80 people since June.
Jamil Longton's warning from a security official suggested that the state was taking extreme measures against dissenters, highlighting a dire situation for activists.
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