Victims and their families in Kenya have called on the international criminal court (ICC) to investigate a wave of kidnappings and extrajudicial killings linked to security forces. Since anti-government protests in June, over 60 killings and 89 abductions have been reported. Human rights groups accuse police of conducting forced disappearances and killings. Recent discoveries of tortured bodies and testimonies from survivors have heightened concerns, prompting calls for ICC intervention.
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US President Donald Trump stated no residents would be expelled from Gaza amidst controversy over his takeover proposal. During a meeting with Irish PM Micheal Martin, Trump reassured that Gaza would be rebuilt and economically developed by the US. Martin emphasized increasing aid and advocating a ceasefire. Trump's remarks on Chuck Schumer also stirred reactions.
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