Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalized with bullet wounds
Reuters · 9 days ago
Reuters
9 days ago
Dozens of people were hospitalized, most of them with bullet wounds, after participating in rallies in Kenya on Wednesday (June 25) to mark the one-year anniversary of deadly protests against a tax bill, a hospital source told Reuters.
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- Thousands rallied in Kenya to mark the anniversary of protests against a tax bill.
- Dozens were hospitalized, many with bullet wounds, though the shooter was not identified. 10s
- Police used tear gas, water cannon, and blocked traffic to disperse the crowds. 22s
- The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered a halt to live broadcasts of the protests. 44s
- Last year's protests resulted in at least 60 deaths and ongoing public anger over police actions. 53s