Kenya's Proposed Security Law Stirs Debate

Kenyan lawmakers are debating a security bill aimed at combating increased terror threats and attacks in the country. The legislation would give more powers to the security agencies, but opposition politicians, legal experts and activists fear it could infringe people's rights and threaten the democratic gains made in the country. Kenya is facing a security challenge from a rise in terrorism and criminal activity. In less than 10 days recently, al-Shabab fighters crossing from Somalia...

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