The office of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has released a statement on the protests that were held across the country on Tuesday June 25, 2024 and the deaths that were reported.
The statement by the Secretary-General was released by Stéphane Dujarric who is the Spokesman for the Secretary-General.
Here is the statement:
“The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over the reported violence in Kenya connected to protests and street demonstrations.
He is saddened by the reports of deaths and injuries, including of journalists and medical personnel.
The Secretary-General is also concerned at reported cases of targeted arbitrary detentions.
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He underscores the need to uphold the right to demonstrate peacefully. The Secretary-General urges the Kenyan authorities to exercise restraint and calls for all demonstrations to take place peacefully.
The Secretary-General conveys his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.”