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President William Ruto's statement that all abducted Kenyans have been reunited with their families has sparked backlash from human rights groups and stakeholders. Led by Transparency International, the groups criticized the president’s remarks as dismissive, urging him to hold security forces accountable for alleged abductions and enforced disappearances.
RIGHTS GROUPS SLAM RUTO OVER ABDUCTION CLAIMS
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