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Kenya protesters and activists reported missing after demonstrations

Al Jazeera English

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July 4, 2026

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Families in Kenya are demanding answers after rights groups reported a series of alleged enforced disappearances following anti-government demonstrations. Rights organizations say several people were abducted in recent weeks, with some later found injured after alleging they were tortured. The Kenyan government says it is investigating the reports while denying responsibility for the alleged disappearances. The latest developments come as the country marks two years since deadly anti-government protests in which dozens of demonstrators were killed. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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Reuters

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· Jun 25, 2026

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to ‌the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living. A total of 355 people were arrested in various parts of the East African country, the interior minister said. Correspondent Edwin Okoth reports from Nairobi. #kenya #police #anniversary #protest #teargas 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Thousands of people across South Africa marched to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. In several areas, demonstrators forced their way into properties, leaving a trail of destruction. The unrest follows the mass deportation of undocumented migrants from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Al Arabiya journalist Wandiswa Ntengento reports. #SouthAfrica #AntiImmigration #Protests #Ramaphosa #Africa #Johannesburg #CapeTown #Migration #Immigration #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNews #Riots #AfricaNews #Politics #Demonstrations

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang

CAPE TOWN: Ribuan orang berarak pada Selasa di beberapa bandar di Afrika Selatan bagi menuntut supaya warga asing tanpa dokumen meninggalkan negara itu. Ia berlaku selepas kempen yang berlangsung selama beberapa minggu menyebabkan ribuan pendatang melarikan diri dan mengorbankan empat nyawa. Protes di seluruh negara itu mengakhiri siri demonstrasi yang dianjurkan oleh gabungan longgar beberapa ... Read more The post Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Anti-migrant demonstrations erupt across South Africa

Anti-migrant protesters are marching through South Africa's main cities, demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The groups set today as a deadline for all illegal migrants to leave, with at least 25 thousand foreigners having left the country to avoid violence. Police have arrested at least 15 people for alleged looting.

Independent Online

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· Jun 20, 2026

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

South Africa Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Africa Anti-Immigration Protests: March and March Leads Nationwide Demonstrations Against Undocumented Migrants

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG — Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across South Africa for a series of coordinated anti-immigration protests, demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide demonstrations, largely spearheaded by the March and March organization, have seen massive crowds gathering in Johannesburg, Durban, and the Eastern Cape. With heightened security deployments and []

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Related coverage for "Kenya protesters and activists reported missing after demonstrations": Reuters — Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests. Al Arabiya English — South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign. Utusan Malaysia — Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang. Sky News Australia — Anti-migrant demonstrations erupt across South Africa. Independent Online — June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny. South Africa Today — South Africa Anti-Immigration Protests: March and March Leads Nationwide Demonstrations Against Undocumented Migrants