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As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent
One of Kenya’s most prominent human rights activists has been released on bail after being charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, as critics accuse authorities of ramping up efforts to stifle dissent in the East African country.
High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests
The alleged offences are linked to the 25 June protests when, according to the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), 19 people died as demonstrators clashed with police. Hundreds were also injured and property and businesses were damaged.
Kenya drops terror charge on activist Boniface Mwangi
Kenya has dropped a terrorism charge against activist Boniface Mwangi, replacing it with a lesser count of unlawful possession of ammunition. Mwangi denies the accusations, which rights groups call politically motivated and aimed at silencing dissent.
Kenya drops terror accusation against activist
Boniface Mwangi, who rose to prominence during last year's protests against a rise in taxes, had been arrested on Saturday and accused of facilitating terror acts. When he appeared in court today, he was given a lesser charge of unlawful possession of weapons,
Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed. He denied the charge and has been released on bail. Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of terrorist acts", as the police had earlier said.
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Kenya rights activist freed on bail, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition
Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, who has played a prominent role in anti-government protests, was freed on bail ...