Canada Government through Global Affairs have condemned
Jubilee Government’s actions to detain NASA leaders unlawfully.Through a
statement titled ”Canada Concerned with events in Kenya”,government of Canada expresses
concern over unlawful arrest of NASA Leaders and illegal shutdown of media stations
by the current regime.
NRM General Miguna Miguna, a dual citizen of both Canada and
Kenya was arrested last friday,moved from one police station to another before
being deported back to Canada forcefully.The government defied court orders
while handling both Miguna and the media stations.
Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement
on the human rights situation in Kenya:
“As a friend to Kenya, Canada is deeply concerned by some of
the Government of Kenya’s recent actions, including the unlawful detention of
opposition members without due process or access to counsel, and the shutdown
of,and restrictions on, certain media outlets.In the words of the Chief Justice
of Kenya’s Supreme Court, ‘there have been worrying developments in the administration
of justice that threaten the rule of law.’ A free media and adherence to the
rule of law are essential components of democracy.
“We urge the Government of Kenya to uphold its constitution,
to allow freedom of expression and to respect court orders, including those
that order the release of those granted bail.
“Kenyans of all political beliefs must come together to
peacefully resolve their differences .”
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
KENYA
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