African Rights Body Calls on Kenya to Stop Disappearances.
The African Union wants Kenya to end the practice of making people vanish. The group sent out a warning about people being taken away under President William Ruto's watch.
Through its human rights arm, the African Union shared deep worries about missing people in Kenya. They point to 29 people who have gone missing since June 2024. These cases have scared many Kenyans.
The group reminds Kenya that taking people away breaks key human rights rules. These rules say people must be free and safe from harsh treatment. The African Union makes clear that countries must protect their people from such acts.
The statement comes at a heated time. On Monday, police clashed with protesters across Kenya. People had taken to the streets, angry about critics of the government going missing. Officers used tear gas on crowds in Nairobi. They arrested 53 peaceful protesters, including some well-known figures.
The African Union wants Kenya to investigate each case immediately. They say the country must find out what happened and hold anyone who did wrong responsible. They stress that after any arrest, families need to know where their loved ones are.
Kenya's courts also helped. A judge ordered six missing people, including Gideon Kibet and Bernard Kavuli, freed. The court stopped any charges against them for the time being.
The African Union laid out clear steps for Kenya. They want better safety rules, help for the victims' families, and fair treatment under the law. Most important, they say, is making sure arrested people get their day in court fast.
The group did not blame anyone yet, but they made their message clear: Kenya must stop these disappearances and follow the laws that protect human rights.
The African Union wants Kenya to end the practice of making people vanish. The group sent out a warning about people being taken away under President William Ruto's watch.
Through its human rights arm, the African Union shared deep worries about missing people in Kenya. They point to 29 people who have gone missing since June 2024. These cases have scared many Kenyans.
The group reminds Kenya that taking people away breaks key human rights rules. These rules say people must be free and safe from harsh treatment. The African Union makes clear that countries must protect their people from such acts.
The statement comes at a heated time. On Monday, police clashed with protesters across Kenya. People had taken to the streets, angry about critics of the government going missing. Officers used tear gas on crowds in Nairobi. They arrested 53 peaceful protesters, including some well-known figures.
The African Union wants Kenya to investigate each case immediately. They say the country must find out what happened and hold anyone who did wrong responsible. They stress that after any arrest, families need to know where their loved ones are.
Kenya's courts also helped. A judge ordered six missing people, including Gideon Kibet and Bernard Kavuli, freed. The court stopped any charges against them for the time being.
The African Union laid out clear steps for Kenya. They want better safety rules, help for the victims' families, and fair treatment under the law. Most important, they say, is making sure arrested people get their day in court fast.
The group did not blame anyone yet, but they made their message clear: Kenya must stop these disappearances and follow the laws that protect human rights.
