Tear gas and stones as Kenya protesters say ‘Ruto must go!’

REUTERS-      Riot police fired tear gas and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago.

 

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A protester reacts during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

 

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Police officers patrol a street during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

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Caskets lie on the road during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People carry a wounded man during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/John Muchucha

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A person is detained by police during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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A protester reacts during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya

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Protesters carry a casket during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/John Muchucha

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Protesters hold stones during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/John Muchucha

NAIROBI, Kenya

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Men sit on a motorcycle next to a fire burning, during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People use whistles as they stand near fire burning during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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Police officers carry a casket, during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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Fire burns as people attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People throw objects during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People push a metal object as they attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People help a wounded woman lying on the ground during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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A man stands in front of police officers during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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A man lies on the ground during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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People attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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A man kneels as people attend a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI, KENYA

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A man gestures during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against the imposition of tax hikes by the government, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

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