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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : John Muchucha, Reuters
IN BRIEF
by Jerry Franklin, Ryan Marcus, Sneha Surendran, Nithyashree RB and Prearana P
Kenya: President Ruto does not permit tax-hike protests
On 14 July, Al Jazeera reported that Kenya’s President William Ruto, stated that the government would not permit the planned opposition protests scheduled for the next week. Opposition leader Raila Odinga called for protests despite the arrest of 300 people during the rallies. Kenya Private Sector Alliance stated that the protests cost more than USD 21 million. United Nations Human Rights Office Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence expressed concerns over the growing violence. ("Kenya’s Ruto says tax-hike protests will not be permitted," Al Jazeera, 14 July 2023)
ICC prosecutor states conflict in Sudan can be resolved with Justice
On 14 July, BBC reported that International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan stated that there would be no hope for peace in Sudan without justice. Additionally, he stated that there was no willingness from either party to end the conflict. He remarked that former dictator Omar al-Bashir is alleged to have committed genocide in the Darfur region during the first conflict. Additionally, Karim Khan stated that his office is launching a public appeal for those who have evidence against war crimes in Sudan. ("No peace without justice in Sudan - ICC prosecutor," BBC, 14 July 2023)