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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.
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