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June 17, 2026
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Kenya On the Spot For Detaining Foreigner at China's Request

Kenya On the Spot For Detaining Foreigner at China's Request

The decision allegedly angered the nation, forcing it to withdraw from the conference that is currently happening in Kenya, with the government yet to respond to the matter...

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Taiwan has accused Kenya of blocking its delegates from attending the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and detaining one of its scholars for nearly 20 hours.

  • A Taiwanese academic had her passport and mobile phone confiscated for almost 20 hours before being allowed to leave Kenya.
  • Key organizations involved include Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kenyan immigration officials.
  • Taiwan alleges these actions were taken under pressure from China, compromising the conference's principles of inclusivity.

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