Kenya: Anti-tax protesters storm parliament, drawing police fire

The Associated Press June 25, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya's parliament to oppose tax proposals, resulting in clashes with police and several deaths. President William Ruto labeled the events as "treasonous" and vowed to quash the unrest. The military was deployed to support police. Protesters demanded legislators vote against new taxes due to high living costs. Internet disruptions were reported, and media faced threats. International diplomats expressed shock at the violence.


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