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39 Killed, Over 360 Injured in Anti-Tax Protests in Kenya: Rights Watchdog

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39 Killed, Over 360 Injured in Anti-Tax Protests in Kenya : Rights Watchdog At least 39 people have lost their lives and over 360 have been injured in recent anti-government protests in Kenya against the new tax hike, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as reported by Al Jazeera. The protests have escalated into a significant crisis for President William Ruto's government. Protest Background The demonstrations began in response to a series of unpopular tax increases that have now been withdrawn. The KNCHR's latest figures indicate that 39 people have died and 361 have been injured during the protests, covering the period from June 18 to July 1. Additionally, there have been 32 cases of "enforced or involuntary disappearances" and 627 arrests of protesters. Escalation of Violence Initially peaceful, the protests turned violent last Tuesday when lawmakers passed the contentious tax legislation. Following the vote, crowds ransacked the par...