Amnesty Kenya, LSK demand probe into attempted abduction of Tanzanian activist
Amnesty Kenya and LSK have called for a full probe into the attempted abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender Mshabaha Hamza following his rescue and arrest of three suspects...
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Amnesty International Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) are demanding a comprehensive investigation into an attempted abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender Mshabaha Mshabaha Hamza on Sunday, February 22.
- Hamza was rescued after resisting his attackers and was found drugged and injured.
- Key individuals arrested include Edward Mwangi Mwai (Kenyan), Nelson Wanjohi Kirika (driver), and Aziz Hamad (Tanzanian national).
- The attack is believed to be an organized attempt to forcibly move Hamza, known for his advocacy against authoritarianism in Tanzania, towards the border.
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