Barack Obama’s Sister Gets Tear-Gassed in Live Interview During Kenya Protests
Posted on AllSides June 25th, 2024
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via X / CNN
Barack Obama’s half-sister was tear-gassed in the middle of a live interview with CNN amid protests in the Kenyan capital Tuesday.
Auma Obama, a Kenyan-British activist, showed up to support demonstrators taking part in nationwide protests against proposed tax hikes. Police opened fire with live ammunition and tear gas outside the parliament, with the chaos unfolding even as Obama tried to speak with CNN.
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