The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has called off anti-government demos that were scheduled for Wednesday.
A statement by the coalition on Monday evening indicated that supporters will hold “solidarity parades and vigil for victims of police brutality in various locations in all parts of the country.”
The statement further urged supporters to come out and light candles and lay flowers for victims of police brutality during previous demos.
The coalition noted that the death toll from the protests has reached 50, with hundreds of others nursing severe injuries in hospitals.
“Azimio has made the decision that on Wednesday, rather than go to the streets for a peaceful demonstration as earlier announced, we will hold solidarity parades and vigil for victims of police brutality in various locations in all parts of the country,” reads the statement in part.
“We are calling Kenyans to come out and light candles and lay flowers in remembrance of and respect for the victims. During the vigils, candle lighting, and laying of flowers, we encourage Kenyans to say prayers and read out the names of the victims of police brutality. We shall provide the list of the victims in time for the exercise.”
Azimio is also requesting religious leaders dedicate Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to prayers in remembrance of the victims of police brutality.
“We ask Kenyans to pray also that the International Criminal Court takes up the matter based on an expanded list of perpetrators that we intend to furnish with the court with in due course,” added Azimio.
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