Two Years After Police Killed 60 Protesters in Kenya, No Officers Have Faced Trial

Two Years After Police Killed 60 Protesters in Kenya, No Officers Have Faced Trial

On June 25, 2024, Kenyan police opened fire on tax protesters outside Parliament, killing at least 60 people. An independent oversight body launched investigations but has not publicly prosecuted anyone. Human rights groups are demanding individual accountability under Kenyan and international law. The delay reflects the government's reluctance to hold its own security forces to account. Families continue demanding prosecution at anniversary events.

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