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April 20, 2026
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'You risk prosecution', Amnesty tells police ahead of tomorrow's fuel price protests

'You risk prosecution', Amnesty tells police ahead of tomorrow's fuel price protests

Amnesty International warns police against human rights abuses, including use of excessive force ahead of tomorrow's protests over fuel prices...

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Amnesty International-Kenya has issued a stern warning to the Kenyan police regarding potential human rights abuses ahead of nationwide protests against increased fuel prices scheduled for tomorrow.

  • Amnesty International-Kenya reminded officers that they risk prosecution for violating the rights of protesters, journalists, or medics.
  • The organization urged law enforcers to facilitate a safe environment for the anticipated street action, countering police suggestions that the protests are illegal due to lack of formal notification.
  • Executive Director Irungu Houghton emphasized that notification is for public safety coordination, not permission, and criticized blanket condemnation of protesters.

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