At least 39 killed in Kenya anti-tax protests

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At least 39 people have died and 361 have been injured in anti-government protests in Kenya, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. The protests were against unpopular tax increases, which have now been withdrawn. The demonstrations also saw 32 cases of disappearances and 627 protester arrests. President William Ruto faces a serious crisis. The IMF urged fiscal reforms for crucial funding.


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