Auma Obama Tear-Gassed During Violent Protests in Kenya
Demonstrations erupted over a controversial tax hike, leading to deadly clashes with police outside parliament.
- Auma Obama, half-sister of Barack Obama, was tear-gassed while supporting young protesters in Nairobi.
- Protests were triggered by a new finance bill that raises taxes amid Kenya's high cost of living.
- At least five people were killed and dozens injured as police opened fire on demonstrators.
- Protesters set parts of the parliament building on fire and clashed with security forces.
- Human rights groups have condemned the police response and called for an end to the violence.