Kenya: Press Statement by Paul Muite on Threats to His Life Over Extrajudicial Executions

9 April 2009
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Having been credibly informed that his life could well be in danger, Paul Muite considers the implications of his willingness to speak out against the Kenyan government's involvement in the assassinations of Oscar Kamau King'ara and Paul Oulu. With the Kenyan authorities themselves at the forefront of extrajudicial killings and threats, Muite highlights the Kenyan citizenry's complete lack of confidence in the government or police to protect people's rights.

Last Sunday 5 April 2009, I received specific information from credible sources that members of the 'Kwekwe squad' responsible for carrying out extrajudicial executions had been given instructions to get rid of me.

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