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Kenyans report during the election 2012-2013

Country
Kenya
Time period
December, 2012 to March, 2013
Classification
Third-party nonviolent intervention
Cluster
Democracy
Peace
Total points
9 out of 10 points
Name of researcher, and date dd/mm/yyyy
Brigitte Dorge 10/11/2013

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Kenyan mothers win release of political prisoners and press for democratic reform, 1992-1993

Country
Kenya
Time period
February 28, 1992 to January 19, 1993
Classification
Change
Cluster
Democracy
Human Rights
Total points
6 out of 10 points
Name of researcher, and date dd/mm/yyyy
Aden Tedla, 11/03/2010

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the political atmosphere in Kenya was characterized by brutal government repression and terror.  Under the single-party rule of President Daniel arap Moi, any form of political dissension was swiftly met with government interrogation, detention, and torture.  Many students, journalists, lawyers, and human rights advocates were among those imprisoned for perceived anti-government statements, ideas, and actions.