Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalized with bullet wounds
Reuters · 10 days ago
Reuters
10 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