At least four protesters shot dead in clashes with security forces during a demonstration in Kenya against the threats posed by wildlife
A demonstration in Kenya against the threats posed by wildlife has turned deadly, with four protesters shot dead.
Kajiado county Governor Joseph Ole Lenku called on police to avoid using “excessive force” and urged Kenyan wildlife authorities to “keep their animals away from our people” in a statement. Thursday’s demonstration blocked the Nairobi-Mombasa highway for hours, as protesters placed rocks and burning tires on the road, leading police to intervene.Residents have repeatedly called on the Kenya Wildlife Service to find a solution to the conflicts between people and animals.Reports of wildlife straying into human habitats in the country have increased in recent years as the animals come under growing pressure from cities expanding into ancient migration and hunting grounds.
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