The United Nations Human Rights Commission has condemned the alleged shooting of protesters by police officers during Wednesday, June 25, demonstrations.
In a statement on Thursday, June 26, the humanitarian organisation termed the shooting of protesters as 'deeply concerning', accusing President William Ruto's administration of contravening the law.
According to the UN, under international human rights law, the use of lethal force by the police should only be applied when strictly necessary to protect life or prevent serious injury from an imminent threat.
The UN also claimed that Ruto's administration contradicted the Kenyan Constitution by attempting to stop citizens from exercising their rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
