Barack Obama’s half-sister among protesters attacked with tear gas in Kenya: report

Washington:

Kenyan activist Auma Obama, half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, was among protesters attacked with tear gas on Tuesday during demonstrations outside the parliament building in Nairobi, a CNN interview showed.

Police opened fire on protesters trying to storm Kenya’s legislature on Tuesday, with at least five protesters killed, dozens injured and sections of the parliament building set on fire as lawmakers inside passed legislation to raise taxes.

Auma Obama was taken aside by a CNN reporter and asked why she was there.

“I’m here because – look what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They’re demonstrating with flags and banners. I can’t even see anymore,” she said, starting to cough and shield her hands. eyes spreading smoke.

“We’re being tear gassed.”

A man behind her carried a sign that said: “Colonialism never ended in Kenya”, while another shouted: “This is our country. This is our nation.”

Auma Obama previously posted photos of herself on Twitter during the protest.

Former President Obama’s office did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment on the incident involving his sister or the violence in Kenya.

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