In Nairobi, Kenya, an opposition politician and several protesters were arrested during demonstrations calling for an end to alleged abductions targeting young government critics. The protests, which took place in the capital city, saw Senator Okiya Omtatah and hundreds of demonstrators demanding the release of seven individuals who were reportedly abducted this month.
Police responded to the protests by firing tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. Senator Omtatah and others who refused to disperse and held onto a long chain were subsequently arrested. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights expressed concern over the increasing number of alleged kidnappings of government critics, with a total of 82 cases reported since anti-government protests began in June.
