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Kenya police arrest ex-Chief Justice amid park protest

Kenyan police used tear gas and arrested at least nine individuals, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, during a protest against development plans within Nairobi National Park. The demonstrators were opposing the construction of facilities like a 1,000-vehicle parking area, which they argue will encroach on the protected wildlife space. Maraga stated he was arrested while attempting to deliver a petition regarding the safeguarding of national heritage and the environment. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest

    Riot police ⁠fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national ‌park in Kenya’s capital. Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Na…