Hold bipartisan talks but ensure that victims of violence get justice too

An Azimio la Umoja supporter roughed up by anti-riot police during anti-government protests Nairobi's Mathare slum. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

On Wednesday, Amnesty International Kenya and Human Rights Watch released joint findings on the human rights violations surrounding the March 20, 27 and 30 Azimio La Umoja protests. They revealed that 12 people, including two babies, died due to police action, especially unlawful use of force in Nairobi, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori. Thirty others were seriously injured.

They also recorded illegal arrests, indiscriminate use of firearms, including teargas, water cannons, attacks on journalists and destruction of private property.