Kenya: OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters

The demonstrations began over what many Kenyans view as unfair tax hikes and rising inflation in the country, according to news reports.

Spokesperson Jeremy Laurance issued a statement condemning the violence, expressing concern over “allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including the use of firearms, by police”.

Reports estimate the number of people killed to be as high as 23, with dozens more being injured…