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Kenya’s interior minister authorizes shooting at protesters

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Kenya’s Interior Minister has been caught on camera authorizing police to shoot at protesters. Kipchumba Murkomen made the comments after at least 16 people were shot and killed during nationwide demonstrations against government corruption and police brutality.

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  • Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen instructed police to shoot at protesters attacking police stations.
  • At least 16 people were killed by gunfire during nationwide protests. 36s
  • Protests began over proposed tax increases and expanded to calls for government reform. 1m 17s
  • Demonstrators demand President Ruto's resignation and accuse the government of not listening. 54s
  • Campaigners allege officials use criminal gangs to incite violence and criminalize protests. 1m 54s
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