Casework
Kenya
4 results:
-
đź“° News
IJM representative speaks at first World Congress on Enforced Disappearances at the UN
The congress recognised the devastating impact on societies and the erosion of trust when States are responsible for the enforced disappearance of citizens.    -
đź“– Stories
Survivors and Justice Centres unite to demand end to Police Brutality in Kenya
COVID-19 curfews have led to a surge in cases of police violence in Kenya. IJM and partners have recorded 23 possible deaths as a result of police brutality during the curfew period alone. IJM Kenya and others in the Police Reforms Working Group have released statements against this abuse and started monitoring cases. Activists and survivor networks across Kenya are advocating for an end to impunity for police violence. -
đź“° News
Two Innocent Men Facing Life Imprisonment Finally Set Free
Today in Kenya, two men framed for stealing a police officers radio were finally declared innocent. The battle in court has taken two years. -
đź“° News
This Kenyan Father Will Be Home For Christmas
Yesterday, Collins IJM lawyer, Wamaitha Kimani, went by the prison to tell him we believed he might get out on bail today. He nodded and said thank you and goodbye.