Document - Kenya: The impact of "anti-terrorism" operations on human rights.

AI Index: AFR 32/002/2005

Amnesty International

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To: - Kenya and EAFRAN Coordinators

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From : East Africa Team

Date: 23 March 2005



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Kenya:

The impact of "anti-Terrorism" operations on human rights

23 March 2005

Summary

The attached report outlines various human rights violations by Kenyan law enforcement officials during “anti-terrorism” operations in Kenya. The report states Amnesty International recognises the duty of states under international human rights law to protect their populations from violent criminal acts. However, such measures should be implemented within a framework of protection for all human rights.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Please ensure that all relevant people in the section have received copies for their attention, and that the document is centrally filed for future reference. In addition, please use this report and its recommendations in your campaigning on Kenya based on the Action Circular that you will receive later.

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