Kenya: US embassy bombing survivors protest delay to compensate them
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On Thursday, the ruling in a case where they want court to compel the Kenyan government to seek compensation from Washington on their behalf was postponed.
Breakdown
- Survivors and families of the U.S. embassy bombing in Nairobi continue to wait for compensation.
- A court ruling on whether the Kenyan government should seek compensation from the U.S. was deferred, with the judge citing the need for more time. 8s
- Complainants protested the postponement, accusing the justice system of ignoring their suffering. 22s
- The U.S. government has only compensated American victims and embassy staff so far. 39s
- Over 5,000 Kenyan survivors and relatives have joined the class action lawsuit, with a verdict expected on January 15. 45s