Joint urgent appeal — Kenya (5/2018)
UN Special Proceduresurgent appeal2018-05-29
Respondent: Kenya
Torture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Summary
Information received regarding alleged attacks, forced evictions and arbitrary arrests of indigenous peoples living in Kisiriri and Pessi, Socian Ward, Laikipia North Sub Country, Laikipia County, Kenya on 28 April 2018. The incidence allegedly involved the burning of some 300 houses and other properties, in the presence of State forces. Alleged victims: 1 More details...
External references
- UN Special Procedures reference: ken-jua-5-2018
- Full case text