Foreign ambassadors ‘deeply concerned’ by violence

Foreign ambassadors ‘deeply concerned’ by violence

Source. Aljazeera, A group of foreign ambassadors and high commissioners in Kenya has stressed that Kenya’s constitution “guarantees the right to peaceful protest” and all actors must uphold the rule of law.

“We are deeply concerned by the violence witnessed in many parts of the country during the recent protests, and are especially shocked by the scenes witnessed outside the Kenyan Parliament,” they wrote in a statement shared by the British High Commission.

It was signed by representatives from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, and the United States, among others.

“We welcome civil engagement by all Kenyans, in particular the youth, in addressing issues of vital public concern,” the statement reads. “We call for restraint on all sides, and encourage all leaders to find peaceful solutions through constructive dialogue.”