
Kenya launches probe into fatal police shooting
Reports from Kenya say at least one person was killed in Thursday's protests against tax increases
The police watchdog in Kenya has registered the death of a demonstrator during tax protests as caused by a police shooting. Rights groups say police have acted with excessive force. More than thirty were injured in the unrest. We get the latest from our reporter on the ground who has been speaking to the victim's mother and we speak to people taking part in the protests.
In Pakistan more security forces have been deployed to north west after a mob killed a tourist accused of blasphemy. The man was abducted from a police station in the town of Madyan on Thursday where he'd been given shelter. Our South Asia editor brings us the latest developments.
Searing heat in Saudi Arabia has reportedly led to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim worshippers during the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The temperature in the city exceeded 51 Celsius on Monday. Our reporter explains the story and we bring together people who have participated in the Hajj for a conversation.
And we get reaction from Ukrainian football fans following their victory against Slovakia in the Euros 2024.
Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: Protesters run after police use water cannon to disperse them during a demonstration against Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 20, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi)
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