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KNCHR: 1,376 arbitrary arrests, 610 injuries reported in the last five months

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Chairperson, Roseline Odede. [File, Standard]

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has documented 1,376 arbitrary arrests and 610 injuries over the past five months, primarily linked to demonstrations held in June 2024.

In a report released on Wednesday, the Commission revealed that the injuries sustained included deep fractures, bullet wounds, soft tissue damage, and tear gas inhalation.

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