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Nairobi hit with fresh protests over abductions
Key takeaways
- The Kenyan capital was shut down last week by a massive police deployment after campaigners declared a day of remembrance for protesters killed by security forces in previous demonstrations.
- While June 25 passed without significant unrest due to the heavy police deployment, several activists were arrested and some disappeared for days.
- Others had already been detained in the run-up to that day.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize NAIROBI, Kenya: Running battles erupted between locals and police in one of Nairobi’s most deprived informal settlements on Tuesday, AFP journalists saw, after the alleged abduction of two activists by security forces.
The Kenyan capital was shut down last week by a massive police deployment after campaigners declared a day of remembrance for protesters killed by security forces in previous demonstrations.
While June 25 passed without significant unrest due to the heavy police deployment, several activists were arrested and some disappeared for days.
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