Fight broke out in Kenyan Parliament over proposed anti-terrorism law (video) The proposed amendments to Kenyas existing security law, which include extending the time suspects can be held without charge to 360 days from 90 days, follows a spate of attacks by militants on Kenyas border region with Somalia that has killed dozens of people. The amendments would also fine media organisations up to Sh5 million for printing material that is likely to cause fear or alarm. The proposal does not define such material. Uhuru Kenyatta has faced mounting pressure to boost the countrys security since an attack in September 2013 on Nairobis Westgate mall that left 67 people dead. Early Thursday morning, Anti-riot police patrolled Nairobi streets and dispersed any group of up to four people. Witnesses say they saw police arrest three men near the Tom Mboya statue along Moi Avenue. “Security is tight and we discourage those planning chaos against doing so. We have enough personnel,” said a senior police officer. Opposition leaders and civil rights activists had said they would hold street protests to oppose the debate and passage of the proposed law.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:47:42 +0000
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