Kenya: police fire tear gas at protesters calling for president Ruto's resignation

Clashes broke out on Thursday between demonstrators and police in Nairobi, as protests by Generation Z entered their second month. In a statement, Reporters Without Borders denounced "violence against journalists" by the police. Three reporters were injured when tear gas grenades were fired at point-blank range. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Nairobi Olivia Bizot reports.

Aug 9, 2024 - 18:00
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Kenya: police fire tear gas at protesters calling for president Ruto's resignation
Clashes broke out on Thursday between demonstrators and police in Nairobi, as protests by Generation Z entered their second month. In a statement, Reporters Without Borders denounced "violence against journalists" by the police. Three reporters were injured when tear gas grenades were fired at point-blank range. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Nairobi Olivia Bizot reports.