Amnesty International reacts to Raila's chaotic and bloody welcome home party.
Amnesty International warns Kenyan police against use of excessive force -The human rights watchdog insists police must refrain from using live bullets -According to the NGO, some 66 people have been shot dead by the Kenyan police in election-related chaos since August Amnesty International has issued stern warning to Kenyan police for using live ammunition to control crowd during protests by opposition supporters.
The London-based human rights watchdog claims it has received reports of at least three deaths and disturbing video footage following the chaotic welcome home party for the National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga on 17th November.
"The indiscriminate use of live bullets during protests is completely unacceptable.We have reports of three deaths and live footage showing a man being shot in the leg by police," says Abdullahi Halakhe, Amnesty International's East Africa Researcher.
The NGO is urging Kenyan police to exercise restrain when dealing with protests and provide protection to all in accordance with their mandate. In an earlier report, Amnesty International had estimated the total number of people killed by police, following the 8th August 2017 general elections, at a staggering 66.
"At least 33 of these people were shot dead in the aftermath of the August 2017 elections. Another three were killed during the October re-run," says Amnesty International. The latest alleged police killings emanated from a deadly stand-off between opposition leaders, their supporters and the police.
Nairobi's police boss, Japhet Koome, had declared illegal plan by NASA leaders and supporters to troop to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to welcome their leader. They defied the directive, leading to the ugly confrontations that were witnessed yesterday.
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