Rioters In Kenya Break Into Parliament, Set It On Fire After Tax Hike Bill Passed
The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes.
KENYA - At least 60 rioters breached Kenya's parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday and set parts of it on fire. According to Amnesty International Kenya police fired live rounds at the rioters, leaving many of them wounded.
The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes.
Tensions began to rise on Tuesday as crowds that had gathered started throwing rocks at police and push against the barricades that were in place, after which the crowd made its way to the parliament building that had been sealed off and barricaded.
Police outside the parliament building fired at the crowd, with at least 5 being reported shot dead according to the Kenya Medical Association.
"At least five people have been shot dead while treating the injured. Thirty-one people have been injured," the Medical Association stated.
Before that statement, the Kenya Human Rights Commission reported on social media, "Police have shot four protesters, as witnessed by KHRC, killing one. We strongly condemn the police killing. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a grave violation of human rights. Justice and accountability are imperative. We will vigorously push for police accountability."
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