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After a month of deadly protests, Kenya’s president withdraws tax bill that sparked outrage
26 June 2024 at 12:27
In a sudden announcement Wednesday, Kenya’s president William Ruto withdrew a controversial finance bill that sparked violent protests and a deadlly government crackdown.
Kenyan police officers forcefully move protesters Tuesday. At least 22 people were killed by police after protesters stormed Parliament. Protesters take cover behind a tree as police spray chemically treated water to disperse crowds. Ruto was voted into power in part by promising poorer Kenyans relief from economic pain. Demonstrators hurl stones at Kenyan police in downtown Nairobi. The bodies of two protesters, shot by Kenyan police, in front of Parliament during protests in Nairobi on Tuesday.
© Patrick Meinhardt
© Patrick Meinhardt
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