United Nations Issues Statement After Police Teargas Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday reported that young children were tear-gassed during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya.
Country Representative Shaheen Nilofer from UNICEF condemned the actions of the Kenyan police, calling them unacceptable.
She emphasized the importance of prioritizing every child’s safety by security officers.
“I am deeply concerned about reports of tear gas entering Mwiyala Primary School grounds and affecting school children during today’s protests,” her statement read.
“Children and schools are not, and must never be, targets of violence.”
UNICEF joined other leaders in condemning the police actions after officers released teargas in a school in Kakamega County.
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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo demanded accountability for those responsible.
“Children should never be attacked. We need answers,” she stated regarding the incident.
This was not an isolated incident, as another school in Nairobi was also tear-gassed by police during protests.
Police officers were additionally accused of teargassing patients inside a hospital and church in Nairobi.
In Nakuru, tensions rose after police were seen on CCTV entering a church to search for protestors who had taken refuge there.
The United Nations has urged police officers to respect human rights while managing anti-government protests, which are largely led by Gen Z.
United Nations Issues Statement After Police Teargas Children
