Armed Group Attacks Human Rights Office in Nairobi
An armed group forced entry into the headquarters of the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) in Nairobi on Sunday, disrupting a press conference that was calling for an end to government violence, according to the AFP news agency. An AFP journalist present at the scene reported that although the gate was locked, the group managed to break in, assaulting and robbing individuals inside.
The press conference was held a day before Saba Saba Day, an annual event commemorating Kenya’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. This year’s observance coincides with widespread demonstrations against police violence and concerns over governance in the country.
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