Activists Threaten Protests, Demand Action From Ruto
They have issued a number of demands to President William Ruto and the government at large, calling on the government to meet them before the planned protests...
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Kenyan activists are planning protests in Nairobi on Thursday, September 3, demanding answers and the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who they allege was forcibly rendered from Kenya to Uganda.
- Activists cite the principle of non-refoulement, stating individuals should not be returned to countries where they face oppression, harassment, or torture.
- Key individuals involved include Kizza Besigye, the Ugandan opposition leader, and Kenyan activists.
- The protest targets the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior, demanding an independent investigation into Besigye's alleged rendition and his immediate release due to deteriorating health.
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