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"Deadly Crackdown: Kenyan Police Kill 6 in Violent Anti-Tax Protest"

Kenyan police killed at least six people and tear-gassed over 50 schoolchildren during protests against the rising cost of living. The opposition leader vowed to continue the demonstrations until a new law imposing more taxes is repealed. The police have been criticized for their deadly response to protests, and tensions remain high as protesters burn tires and damage public assets. The new taxes have added to frustration in the country, with inflation at around 8%, and opposition leader Raila Odinga called on President William Ruto to repeal the act imposing the new measures.

via The Associated Press|

#kenya #police-brutality #protests

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Supporters March with French Mayor Whose Home Was Attacked by Rioters

Hundreds of people marched in support of French Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun, whose house was attacked by a burning car, as protests and riots continue in France. The mayor's address was well known in the community, and he called the incident an assassination attempt. The gathering came after a calmer night in the country, with fewer detentions and no major incidents reported. French President Emmanuel Macron will launch an investigation into the cause of the unrest, which began after a police officer shot and killed a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop.

via CNN|

#france #mayor #protest