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Kenya to Probe Police Links to Abductions of Govt Critics

Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into allegations of abduction by the National Police Service (NPS). 

This follows reports that several young people have been abducted after criticizing President William Ruto and his administration. Four people were forcibly taken by armed men, allegedly for sharing AI-generated images of Ruto in a coffin, according to their family and local media.

Amidst the string of abductions, Ruto urged parents to teach discipline to their children, stressing the importance of family responsibility. However, he did not acknowledge any involvement of the government in the abductions, a growing concern that has sparked an outcry in recent weeks.

Human Rights Watch reports that Kenyan security forces abducted, tortured, and killed protest leaders during anti-government protests between June and August.

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Protesters demanding an end to abductions occupied Aga Khan Walk, staging a sit-in as they call for the release of abducted youths.

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