Kenyan Abduction Victims Demand Justice, Call for ICC Action.
Victims of recent abductions in Kenya pressed the government for swift action on Tuesday, sharing their ordeals and listing demands for resolution.
The group called for quick, independent probes into eight named cases, including Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Aslam Longton. They urged authorities to locate all missing persons and prosecute those behind the abductions and killings.
"We will not settle for silence, cover-ups, or reports that absolve the guilty," the victims stated, backed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission.
Their demands include an end to forced disappearances, torture, and killings of activists. The group rejected partial investigations and unfulfilled promises, insisting every case of police brutality must face legal consequences.
The victims appealed to the International Criminal Court, declaring Kenya's human rights violations "crimes against humanity" that require international intervention. They urged Kenya to adopt global standards by ratifying agreements protecting citizens from forced disappearances.
High-ranking officials have joined calls for answers. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi challenged police on Friday to identify those responsible for the abductions.
These developments add pressure on President William Ruto's administration, which is being criticized for the disappearances of government critics.
Bob Njagi, Aslam Longton, and Jamil Longton, supported by human rights advocates, shared their experiences with their captors during the press conference.
The victims emphasized their determination: "We demand justice for each case of extrajudicial killing and every act of violence against citizens."
Victims of recent abductions in Kenya pressed the government for swift action on Tuesday, sharing their ordeals and listing demands for resolution.
The group called for quick, independent probes into eight named cases, including Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Aslam Longton. They urged authorities to locate all missing persons and prosecute those behind the abductions and killings.
"We will not settle for silence, cover-ups, or reports that absolve the guilty," the victims stated, backed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission.
Their demands include an end to forced disappearances, torture, and killings of activists. The group rejected partial investigations and unfulfilled promises, insisting every case of police brutality must face legal consequences.
The victims appealed to the International Criminal Court, declaring Kenya's human rights violations "crimes against humanity" that require international intervention. They urged Kenya to adopt global standards by ratifying agreements protecting citizens from forced disappearances.
High-ranking officials have joined calls for answers. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi challenged police on Friday to identify those responsible for the abductions.
These developments add pressure on President William Ruto's administration, which is being criticized for the disappearances of government critics.
Bob Njagi, Aslam Longton, and Jamil Longton, supported by human rights advocates, shared their experiences with their captors during the press conference.
The victims emphasized their determination: "We demand justice for each case of extrajudicial killing and every act of violence against citizens."
