At least 16 killed, hundreds injured in Kenyan protests

Good morning, I'm Yoon Se-young,

and this is The World Now.

We begin in Kenya today, where according to Amnesty Kenya, at least 16 people have been killed and over 400 injured in anti-government protests across the country.

Most of the fatalities reportedly occurred during violent clashes with the police in the capital, Nairobi.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Wednesday, marking the one-year anniversary of last year's deadly protests against a controversial tax bill.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, leading to numerous casualties.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority, a government-funded watchdog, reported that at least 61 people were arrested nationwide during the unrest.

Last year's demonstrations resulted in over 60 deaths and a dramatic storming of the parliament building.

The latest protests reflect public frustration with government policies and the use of excessive force by security agencies.